Find out how popular the first name Jodie has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jodie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Jodie is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 94% of people named Jodie being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 35 female babies and 8 male babies born with the name Jodie.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 8 baby boys were named Jodie in 2023, despite it being a predominantly female name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Jodie

The name Jodie has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is a diminutive or shortened form of the name Judith, which means "woman from Judea" or "she who is praised." The name Judith first appeared in the Book of Judith, an apocryphal text from the Old Testament, which dates back to around 150 BCE.

The name Jodie likely emerged as a nickname or pet form of Judith during the Middle Ages in England. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jodie can be found in the Domesday Book, a census of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appeared as "Judit" or "Iudith" in this historical record.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Jodie. One of the earliest was Jodie of Brittany (1199-1272), a medieval noblewoman and crusader who accompanied her husband, Pierre Mauclerc, on the Ninth Crusade to the Holy Land in 1248. Another historical figure with this name was Jodie de Prie (1396-1436), a mistress of the French king Charles VII and a prominent figure during the Hundred Years' War.

In the realm of literature, Jodie Grillet (1640-1703) was a French playwright and novelist whose works were popular during the Baroque period. In the world of art, Jodie Woodliffe (1772-1846) was a British portrait painter known for her depictions of aristocratic families in the early 19th century.

One of the most famous individuals named Jodie was Jodie Foster (born 1962), the American actress and filmmaker who rose to prominence for her roles in films such as "Taxi Driver," "The Accused," and "The Silence of the Lambs." She is a recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards and three British Academy Film Awards.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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