Jodeane
A feminine given name derived from the Hebrew names Joan and Deanna.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Jodeane. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jodeane today is around 75 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jodeane births was 1950 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jodeane. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Jodeane is about 75 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Jodeanes were born before 1961.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jodeane. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1950
7 babies that year
Average age
75
years old
1957 SSA rank
#5,115
Tracked since 1950
Popularity
Jodeane: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jodeane by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jodeane during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 14 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jodeane
The given name Jodeane has its origins in the Germanic language family, with roots that can be traced back to the early medieval period. The name is believed to have evolved from the Old High German name Jodlind, which was a compound name formed from the elements "jod" (meaning "battle" or "combat") and "lind" (meaning "soft" or "tender").
In its earliest recorded instances, the name Jodeane was primarily found in regions of present-day Germany and neighboring areas where Germanic tribes settled. Over time, as populations migrated and intermingled, variations of the name began to appear in other parts of Europe, often with slight spelling and pronunciation modifications.
While there is no definitive historical record of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars suggest that it may have been used, albeit infrequently, among certain Germanic communities during the early Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Jodeane was Jodeane of Aachen, a noblewoman who lived in the 9th century and was known for her philanthropic work in the region. Another notable figure was Jodeane von Schönburg (1420-1489), a German abbess who played a significant role in the reformation of monastic life in her time.
In the 16th century, Jodeane Müller (1532-1601) was a German Renaissance scholar and humanist, renowned for her contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.
Moving into the 19th century, Jodeane Krüger (1818-1892) was a German painter and illustrator, celebrated for her vivid depictions of rural life and landscapes.
More recently, Jodeane Albright (1901-1985) was an American dancer and choreographer who helped shape the modern dance movement in the United States.
While the name Jodeane has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has persisted over the centuries, carrying with it the echoes of its Germanic heritage and the unique stories of those who have borne it.
People
Jodeane + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jodeane as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jodeane: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jodeane?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jodeane going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Jodeane a common name?
We classify Jodeane as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jodeane most popular?
The single biggest year for Jodeane was 1950, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jodeane is about 75 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jodeane in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jodeane a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jodeane in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jodeane still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jodeane in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jodeane can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Jodeane?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.