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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jodi — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Jodh|Jodie
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 48% boy · 52% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Jodi

◈

JOH-dee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#3236
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#3236
Popularity score: 18
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#3181 in 2021
5yr
+911 ranks
Velocity
+911
Birth frequency
1.4 per 100,000 births
Boy
#11548
Popularity score: 6
→ Stable
Peak
#8616 in 2022
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #11548 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Jodi

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #11548

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3236 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Jodi

Popularity score: 18  ·  SSA Rank: #3236

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+911 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
7 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Jodi is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
75
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Hebrew originModernUnisex2-syllableDiminutive1970s-1980s peakEnglish-speakingPlayfulContemporary
Character
praised or admired
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Jodis

versatilecontroversiallitigioushigh-profileempathetic
STRONG
High confidence

Jodi is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3236 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +911 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3236 · very rare
Jodi at a Glance
Meaning:Jodi is a modern English diminutive of Jodith or Judith, derived from the Hebrew Yehudith meaning 'praised' or 'from Judah.' Used as an independent unisex name since the mid-20th century.
Language root:Hebrew · English
Peak rank:#3181 in 2021
5yr change:+911 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #3236 · Boy #11548
Notable bearers
Jodi Huisman
American football player
Jodi Arias
Criminal case defendant (widely known)
Jodi Benson
Voice actress, Disney's The Little Mermaid
Jodi Picoult
Bestselling author
Jodi Sweetin
Actress, Full House
Similar Sound
Jody◈Cody◈BrodyRory◈LodiDory
Similar Style
Casey◈Riley◈Jamie◈Dakota◈Morgan◈Avery◈
Works well with
Casey◈Morgan◈Riley◈Jordan◈Taylor◈Skylar◈Ashton◈Reese◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Jodi · Overview
Summary

Jodi is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3236 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 3/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Jodi scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 911 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
48% boy · 52% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Whimsical character
Jodi carries a warm, playful, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Jodi is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
jodi.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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