Jode
Primarily a girl's name with 146 recorded births. Also given to 25 boys.
Meaning & Origin
dative singular of Jod
Jode is a girl's and boy's baby name of Unknown origin, possibly a short form or variant of Jody or Jodie, themselves diminutives of Judith from the Hebrew meaning 'woman of Judea' or 'praised.' As a standalone name, Jode has a crisp, modern simplicity.
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In the American context, Jode is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1956–1983). American naming is uniquely syncretic — it borrows from dozens of traditions, invents freely, and recombines elements in ways that make strict etymological tracing difficult for many names.
With 146 total births, Jode exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jode has 22+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1956.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 18 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 57 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 49 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 22 | — |
The Story of Jode
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1961, Jode is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Jode are most likely born between 1956 and 1971.
How rare is Jode?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jode is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1956, peaked in the 1970s with 57 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Jode by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(22 years, 1956–1983)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 | #10958 |
| 1982 | 5 | #11202 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7693 |
| 1978 | 5 | #10416 |
| 1977 | 5 | #10267 |
| 1976 | 5 | #9894 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6154 |
| 1974 | 9 | #5959 |
| 1973 | 11 | #5017 |
| 1971 | 5 | #8851 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6025 |
| 1969 | 7 | #6215 |
| 1968 | 6 | #6557 |
| 1967 | 6 | #6340 |
| 1964 | 6 | #6329 |
| 1963 | 5 | #7039 |
| 1962 | 8 | #5052 |
| 1961 | 11 | #4115 |
| 1959 | 5 | #6672 |
| 1958 | 5 | #6487 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Jode as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Jode has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 25 births since 1957.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1956–1983