gender neutral
Jodie
praised one, Jewess
About Jodie
Jodie represents a spirited, energetic choice that exudes friendliness and confidence. The name has maintained steady presence across generations, giving it a timeless quality that never feels dated or trendy. Short and punchy, Jodie is easy for young children to learn and pronounce, yet sophisticated enough to carry into professional adulthood. It has a tomboy charm that appeals to parents seeking names with spunk and personality rather than frilly femininity.
The name's versatility allows it to adapt to any personality type, whether your daughter grows up to be athletic, artistic, academic, or entrepreneurial. Jodie works equally well in formal and casual settings, transitioning seamlessly from playground to boardroom. Its single-syllable feel (despite technically being two syllables) gives it an efficient, no-nonsense quality that suggests capability and warmth in equal measure.
Popularity of the Name Jodie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | #711 | ||||
| 1883 | #979 | ||||
| 1884 | #764 | ||||
| 1886 | #941 | ||||
| 1887 | #900 | ||||
| 1888 | #865 | ||||
| 1890 | #903 | ||||
| 1896 | #923 | ||||
| 1899 | #953 | ||||
| 1950 | #974 | ||||
| 1951 | #896 | ||||
| 1952 | #826 | ||||
| 1953 | #697 | ||||
| 1954 | #681 | ||||
| 1955 | #582 | ||||
| 1956 | #528 | ||||
| 1957 | #426 | ||||
| 1958 | #413 | ||||
| 1959 | #429 | ||||
| 1960 | #435 | ||||
| 1961 | #413 | ||||
| 1962 | #392 | ||||
| 1963 | #365 | ||||
| 1964 | #370 | ||||
| 1965 | #351 | ||||
| 1966 | #336 | #270 | |||
| 1967 | #295 | #239 | |||
| 1968 | #301 | #200 | |||
| 1969 | #299 | #170 | |||
| 1970 | #277 | #163 | |||
| 1971 | #275 | #159 | |||
| 1972 | #277 | #128 | |||
| 1973 | #285 | #96 | |||
| 1974 | #249 | #102 | |||
| 1975 | #270 | #102 | |||
| 1976 | #274 | #91 | |||
| 1977 | #284 | #104 | |||
| 1978 | #277 | #93 | |||
| 1979 | #338 | #92 | |||
| 1980 | #376 | #77 | |||
| 1981 | #389 | #121 | |||
| 1982 | #401 | #86 | #485 | ||
| 1983 | #387 | #139 | |||
| 1984 | #441 | #145 | #561 | ||
| 1985 | #559 | #116 | #400 | ||
| 1986 | #595 | #175 | #371 | ||
| 1987 | #677 | #177 | #404 | ||
| 1988 | #853 | #114 | #393 | ||
| 1989 | #707 | #153 | #304 | ||
| 1990 | #869 | #251 | #288 | ||
| 1991 | #858 | #242 | #199 | #524 | |
| 1992 | #823 | #260 | #175 | #378 | |
| 1993 | #896 | #275 | #178 | #600 | |
| 1994 | #980 | #217 | #216 | #600 | |
| 1995 | #928 | #231 | #145 | #538 | |
| 1997 | #58 | #287 | #116 | #617 | |
| 1998 | #62 | #281 | #99 | #793 | |
| 1999 | #69 | #344 | #97 | #713 | |
| 2000 | #58 | #336 | #78 | #780 | |
| 2001 | #54 | #356 | #72 | ||
| 2002 | #64 | #380 | #73 | ||
| 2003 | #71 | #67 | |||
| 2004 | #78 | #61 | |||
| 2005 | #110 | #76 | |||
| 2006 | #159 | #332 | #126 | ||
| 2007 | #200 | #436 | #128 | ||
| 2008 | #244 | #151 | |||
| 2009 | #332 | #156 | |||
| 2010 | #332 | #191 | |||
| 2011 | #379 | #143 | |||
| 2012 | #572 | #345 | |||
| 2013 | #594 | #296 | |||
| 2014 | #695 | #260 | |||
| 2015 | #957 | #445 | |||
| 1996 | #283 | #146 | #551 | ||
| 2016 | #212 | ||||
| 2017 | #265 | ||||
| 2018 | #345 | ||||
| 2019 | #401 | ||||
| 2020 | #361 | ||||
| 2021 | #239 | ||||
| 2022 | #295 | ||||
| 2023 | #510 | ||||
| 2024 | #349 | ||||
| 2025 | #368 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jodie
Names Similar to Jodie
Nicknames for Jodie
- Jo
- Jodi
- Jojo
- Dee
Famous People Named Jodie
| Jodie Foster | American actress and director |
| Jodie Whittaker | British actress, known as the thirteenth Doctor in "Doctor Who" |
| Jodie Comer | English actress, acclaimed for her role in "Killing Eve" |
| Jodie Sweetin | American actress from "Full House" |
| Jodie Kidd | British fashion model and TV personality |
| Jodie Turner-Smith | British actress starred in "Queen & Slim" |
| Jodie Meeks | American professional basketball player |
| Jodie Williams | British sprinter and Olympian |
| Jodie Henry | Australian swimmer and Olympic gold medalist |
| Jodie Resther | Canadian actress, voice artist, and singer |
| Jodie Marsh | English media personality and bodybuilder |
| Jodie Prenger | British actress and singer, winner of "I'd Do Anything" |
| Jodie Esquibel | American mixed martial artist |
| Jodie Rimmer | New Zealand actress |
| Jodie Holmes | Protagonist of the video game "Beyond - Two Souls" |
| Jodie Dallas | Character from the TV show "Soap" |
| Jodie Abacus | British musician and singer-songwriter |
| Jodie Landau | American composer and musician |
| Jodie Carlson | Character from the TV show "ER" |
Characters Named Jodie
| Jodie Holmes | "Beyond - Two Souls" |
| Jodie Landon | "Daria" |
| Jodie Dallas | "Soap" |
| Jodie Crawford | "Home and Away" |
| Jodie Morton | "Coronation Street" |
| Jodie Underwood | "Black Mirror" |
| Jodie Abrams | "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Jodie Gold | "Law & Order - Special Victims Unit" |
| Jodie Mason | "EastEnders" |
| Jodie Hatfield | "The Hatfield's and McCoy's" |
| Jodie van de Welde | "Neighbours" |
| Jodie Palmer | "Waterloo Road" |
| Jodie Coulter | "The Bill" |
| Jodie Abacus | "Empire" |
| Jodie Turner | "This Is Us" |
| Jodie DeWitt | "Scrubs" |
| Jodie McGinty | "Hollyoaks" |