Jodice
An Italian feminine name meaning "fortunate" or "prosperous."
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Jodice. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jodice today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jodice births was 1992 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jodice. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jodice. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1992
7 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#7,021
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Jodice: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jodice 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 Jodice during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jodice
The name Jodice has its origins in the Italian language and culture, deriving from the medieval Italian name Giudice, which translates to "judge" or "arbiter." This name was particularly popular during the Renaissance period in Italy, where it was often bestowed upon individuals who held judicial or administrative roles within the legal system or government.
The name Jodice can be traced back to its Latin roots, stemming from the word "iudex," which also means "judge" or "arbiter." This Latin word was widely used in ancient Roman society, reflecting the importance of the legal and judicial system in that era. As the Roman Empire expanded and its influence spread across Europe, variations of this name likely emerged in different regions and languages.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jodice can be found in the historical records of the Italian city-state of Florence during the 13th century. In these records, a prominent figure named Jodice di Ser Bindo is mentioned as a respected judge and legal scholar who played a significant role in shaping the city's legal system.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jodice. One such person was Jodice Ponti (1532-1602), an Italian architect and engineer who was renowned for his work on various architectural projects, including the construction of churches and palaces in Rome and other Italian cities.
Another prominent figure was Jodice Cavaglieri (1657-1728), an Italian painter and engraver who achieved recognition for his religious and mythological artworks, which adorned many churches and private collections across Italy.
In the literary realm, Jodice Della Valle (1585-1642) was an Italian poet and playwright who contributed to the development of the commedia dell'arte, a form of improvisational theater that originated in Italy during the Renaissance.
Moving into more recent history, Jodice Benvenuti (1914-1994) was an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in shaping the country's post-World War II legal and political landscape.
Lastly, Jodice Bartolini (1920-2002) was an Italian entrepreneur and business leader who founded a successful construction company and contributed to the development of infrastructure projects across Italy in the latter half of the 20th century.
People
Jodice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jodice 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
Jodice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jodice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jodice 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Jodice a common name?
We classify Jodice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jodice most popular?
The single biggest year for Jodice was 1992, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jodice is about 33 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 Jodice in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jodice a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jodice in the SSA data are male. 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 Jodice still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jodice 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 Jodice 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 people are called Jodice?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.