Jodie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOH-dee / /ˈdʒoʊdi/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: God is gracious; Hebrew: he will be praised
Historical & Cultural Background
Jodie is often considered a diminutive of the name Judith. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. The name has been used for both boys and girls, although it is more commonly associated with females. In recent years, it has become less common as a given name for boys.
Trend Summary
Jodie has seen a decline in popularity as a boy's name in the United States since the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jody
- Jodie
International Variants
- Jodie (English)
Famous people named Jodie
Jodie Foster is an acclaimed American actress and director known for her roles in films such as 'Taxi Driver' and 'The Silence of the Lambs'.
Jodie Marsh is a British television personality and model recognized for her appearances on reality TV shows.
Fictional characters named Jodie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jodie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Jodie has ranked as high as #1055 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Jodie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jodie (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1891 | 12 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1893 | 15 |
| 1894 | 14 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1896 | 13 |
| 1897 | 14 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 13 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1905 | 12 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1907 | 18 |
| 1908 | 14 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1910 | 21 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 27 |
| 1913 | 29 |
| 1914 | 36 |
| 1915 | 38 |
| 1916 | 40 |
| 1917 | 40 |
| 1918 | 42 |
| 1919 | 40 |
| 1920 | 58 |
| 1921 | 41 |
| 1922 | 50 |
| 1923 | 42 |
| 1924 | 36 |
| 1925 | 38 |
| 1926 | 48 |
| 1927 | 46 |
| 1928 | 44 |
| 1929 | 43 |
| 1930 | 47 |
| 1931 | 27 |
| 1932 | 38 |
| 1933 | 37 |
| 1934 | 29 |
| 1935 | 35 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1937 | 31 |
| 1938 | 31 |
| 1939 | 33 |
| 1940 | 31 |
| 1941 | 34 |
| 1942 | 34 |
| 1943 | 28 |
| 1944 | 24 |
| 1945 | 33 |
| 1946 | 36 |
| 1947 | 48 |
| 1948 | 44 |
| 1949 | 35 |
| 1950 | 33 |
| 1951 | 45 |
| 1952 | 44 |
| 1953 | 35 |
| 1954 | 41 |
| 1955 | 43 |
| 1956 | 33 |
| 1957 | 42 |
| 1958 | 36 |
| 1959 | 46 |
| 1960 | 55 |
| 1961 | 58 |
| 1962 | 35 |
| 1963 | 48 |
| 1964 | 31 |
| 1965 | 53 |
| 1966 | 44 |
| 1967 | 48 |
| 1968 | 52 |
| 1969 | 64 |
| 1970 | 52 |
| 1971 | 49 |
| 1972 | 40 |
| 1973 | 47 |
| 1974 | 55 |
| 1975 | 37 |
| 1976 | 40 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 51 |
| 1979 | 52 |
| 1980 | 41 |
| 1981 | 31 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 8 |