Jodean
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 448 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 448 Americans have ever been named Jodean. It first appeared in SSA records in 1925 and peaked modestly at 28 births in 1960 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Jodean is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jodean is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a compound of Jo (from Josephine or Joan, meaning 'God will add' or 'God is gracious') and Dean (from the Latin decanus, meaning 'leader of ten'). Compound Jo- names were beloved in mid-20th-century American naming.
Jodean has the breezy, unpretentious warmth of Southern American double names — a combination that sounds friendly and grounded, the kind of name that comes with a natural ease and an instant sense of familiarity.
EtymologyShow more
Jodean first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1925. Its appearance in the 1920s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jodean has 44+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1925.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 41 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 165 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 112 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 74 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 41 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 10 | — |
The Story of Jodean
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1960, Jodean is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Jodean are most likely born between 1950 and 1970.
How rare is Jodean?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jodean is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1925, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1960s with 165 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jodean by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Jodean per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(44 years, 1925–1991)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | #14113 |
| 1979 | 7 | #8402 |
| 1977 | 6 | #8909 |
| 1974 | 5 | #9319 |
| 1972 | 5 | #8806 |
| 1971 | 6 | #7768 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4604 |
| 1969 | 11 | #4553 |
| 1968 | 8 | #5334 |
| 1967 | 15 | #3395 |
| 1966 | 18 | #2974 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5012 |
| 1964 | 12 | #3966 |
| 1963 | 16 | #3240 |
| 1962 | 28 | #2282 |
| 1961 | 21 | #2706 |
| 1960 | 28 | #2219 |
| 1959 | 9 | #4445 |
| 1958 | 9 | #4321 |
| 1957 | 18 | #2769 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1925–1991