Jodi
Every Jodi since 1940 — 80,657 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jodi
Jodi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,029 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1940, 80,657 American babies have been named Jodi. Its peak came in 1970, when 4,228 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jodi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jodi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #4,029 | 7 | #10,154 |
| 2024 | 49 | #3,254 | 6 | #11,591 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,149 | — | — |
| 2022 | 46 | #3,439 | 9 | #8,622 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,183 | — | — |
| 2020 | 44 | #3,470 | 7 | #10,036 |
| 2019 | 43 | #3,583 | 8 | #9,267 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,461 | 6 | #11,426 |
| 2017 | 42 | #3,661 | 6 | #11,416 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,956 | 8 | #9,247 |
| 2015 | 43 | #3,626 | — | — |
| 2014 | 65 | #2,700 | 5 | #12,985 |
| 2013 | 48 | #3,344 | 13 | #6,425 |
| 2012 | 57 | #2,988 | 14 | #6,132 |
| 2011 | 68 | #2,623 | 8 | #9,156 |
| 2010 | 54 | #3,093 | 8 | #9,200 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,661 | 6 | #11,651 |
| 2008 | 78 | #2,453 | 15 | #5,911 |
| 2007 | 97 | #2,093 | 18 | #5,100 |
| 2006 | 100 | #1,994 | 11 | #7,161 |
| 2005 | 113 | #1,749 | 5 | #12,288 |
| 2004 | 110 | #1,752 | 9 | #7,847 |
| 2003 | 134 | #1,464 | 5 | #11,753 |
| 2002 | 161 | #1,240 | 14 | #5,256 |
| 2001 | 160 | #1,244 | — | — |
| 2000 | 170 | #1,178 | — | — |
| 1995 | 321 | #665 | 5 | #9,518 |
| 1990 | 518 | #474 | 6 | #7,582 |
| 1985 | 1,086 | #237 | 6 | #6,138 |
| 1980 | 1,700 | #167 | 24 | #2,186 |
| 1975 | 3,107 | #94 | 33 | #1,575 |
| 1970 | 4,186 | #95 | 42 | #1,285 |
| 1965 | 3,054 | #127 | 21 | #1,752 |
| 1960 | 1,561 | #213 | 13 | #2,374 |
| 1955 | 372 | #471 | — | — |
| 1950 | 73 | #1,080 | — | — |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,824 | — | — |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,666 | — | — |
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Famous people named Jodi
- Jodi Lyn O'Keefe Actor · b. 1978
- Jodi Picoult Writer · b. 1966
- Jodi Benson Actor · b. 1961
- Jodi Rell Politician · b. 1946
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jodi in 2025?
Jodi ranked #4,029 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jodi?
80,657 babies have been named Jodi in the United States since 1940, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jodi most popular?
Jodi peaked in 1970, when 4,228 newborns received the name.
Is Jodi a boy or girl name?
Jodi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jodi rising or falling?
Jodi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jodi?
Well-known people named Jodi include Jodi Lyn O'Keefe (actor), Jodi Picoult (writer), Jodi Benson (actor).