Jodiel
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly a combination of "Jo" and "El" (Hebrew for "God").
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jodiel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jodiel today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jodiel births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jodiel. 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 Jodiel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,982
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Jodiel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jodiel 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 Jodiel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jodiel
The name Jodiel has its origins in the Hebrew language and is believed to have been derived from the combination of two words: "Yod" and "El." The word "Yod" is one of the letters in the Hebrew alphabet and is often associated with the concept of divine essence or the creative power of God. On the other hand, "El" is a Hebrew word meaning "God" or "the Almighty." Together, the name Jodiel can be interpreted as "God's divine essence" or "God's creative power."
While the exact time period of the name's origin is uncertain, it is thought to have emerged during the ancient times when Hebrew culture and language flourished. The name Jodiel was likely used within Jewish communities and may have held significant spiritual or religious connotations.
In terms of historical references, the name Jodiel is not widely mentioned in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, there are a few instances where variations or similar spellings of the name can be found in certain Jewish mystical writings and texts related to Kabbalah, a branch of Jewish mysticism.
The earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Jodiel are scarce, but a few notable figures throughout history include Jodiel ben Abraham, a 14th-century Jewish philosopher and kabbalist from Spain, who wrote extensively on the mystical aspects of Judaism. Another individual was Jodiel de Toledo, a 15th-century Jewish physician and scholar from Toledo, Spain, who made significant contributions to the field of medicine during the Renaissance period.
In the 17th century, Jodiel Abravanel was a prominent Jewish philosopher and commentator from Italy, known for his works on the biblical texts and Jewish law. Additionally, Jodiel Sephardi was a 19th-century Jewish poet and scholar from the Sephardic community of Morocco, who wrote poetry and literary works in Hebrew and Arabic.
One of the most notable figures with the name Jodiel was Jodiel Efrati, an Israeli mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of cryptography and information security in the late 20th century.
It is important to note that the name Jodiel, while rooted in Hebrew origins, has not been widely popularized or commonly used throughout history. Its usage has been relatively limited, primarily within certain Jewish communities and scholarly circles.
People
Jodiel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jodiel 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
Jodiel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jodiel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jodiel 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jodiel a common name?
We classify Jodiel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jodiel most popular?
The single biggest year for Jodiel was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jodiel is about 12 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 Jodiel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jodiel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jodiel 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 Jodiel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jodiel 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 Jodiel 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 common is the name Jodiel?
See how many people have the name Jodiel on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.