"praised"
Origin: Hebrew (Yehudit)
Language: English
Jodi
Pronunciation: [ j-OHD-ee ]
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"woman from Judea"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
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The Story of Jodi
Jodi is a variant of Judith, from the Hebrew 'Yehudit' meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'praised.' The informal spelling Jodi emerged in mid-20th century America as part of the trend toward casual, nickname-style names. It strips the formality from the biblical Judith while keeping its warmth.
Jodi peaked in the 1970s-80s alongside similar names like Jody, Jodie, and Teri. It was part of the casual, unisex naming trend of that era. While now less common for babies, it remains well-known through its pop culture presence.
Jodi represents the American 1970s naming revolution, when formal names gave way to breezy diminutives used as legal names. This shift reflected changing attitudes toward tradition and formality in American culture.
Historical Record
Jodi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 79,458 babies have been named Jodi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jodi is past its peak , currently ranked #3,257 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Jodi Picoult has sold over 40 million copies of her novels worldwide
- The name Jody/Jodi was used for both boys and girls in the 1960s-70s
Jodi in Other Languages
French
Judith
German
Judith
Hebrew
יהודית (Yehudit)
Spanish
Judith
Popularity Over Time
#3,257
Current Rank
Peaked 1974
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Jodi
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Jodie Whittaker
Actor
1982
English actress and the first woman to play the Doctor in 'Doctor Who'
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Jodi Picoult
Writer
1966
Bestselling American author of 'My Sister's Keeper' and numerous novels exploring moral dilemmas
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Jodie Foster
Actor
1962
Two-time Academy Award-winning actress and filmmaker
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,257
- Total SSA Count
- 49
- Cultural Origins
- English American Australian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jodi
What does the name Jodi mean?
"praised" (from Hebrew (Yehudit)). "woman from Judea" (from Hebrew). Jodi is a variant of Judith, from the Hebrew 'Yehudit' meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'praised.' The informal spelling Jodi emerged in mid-20th century America as part of the trend toward casual, nickname-style names. It strips the formality from the biblical Judith while keeping its warmth.
What is the origin of the name Jodi?
Jodi has Hebrew (Yehudit), Hebrew, English, American, and Australian origins. In Hebrew (Yehudit), it means "praised". In Hebrew, it means "woman from Judea".
Is Jodi a boy or girl name?
Jodi is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3257. As a boy name, it is ranked #18717. Jodi is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Jodi?
Jodi is pronounced j-OHD-ee.
How popular is the name Jodi?
Jodi is currently ranked #3257 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Jodi?
Popular middle name pairings include Jodi Ann, Jodi Elizabeth, Jodi Marie, Jodi Lynn, and Jodi Catherine.
What are good sibling names for Jodi?
Names that pair well with Jodi as siblings include Brett, Stacey, Todd, Kelly, Ryan, and Dana.
How many syllables does Jodi have?
Jodi has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Jodi a common or rare name?
Jodi is an uncommon name, ranked #3257 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Jodi?
Are there other spellings for Jodi?
Related spellings include Jodie.
About the Name Jodi
Jodi is a girl name with English, American, and Australian origins . The name means "praised" in Hebrew (Yehudit) .
Is Jodi a boy or girl name? Jodi is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,257 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #18,717. Jodi is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jodi is currently ranked #3,257 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Jodi has 2 syllables and is pronounced j-OHD-ee, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Alternative spellings of Jodi include Jodie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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