Jodey
Primarily a boy's name of Hebrew origin with 93 recorded births. Also given to 50 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Only 93 babies have been named Jodey in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Jodey is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jodey is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Jody — which originated as a diminutive of Joseph (from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'God will add') or Judith (meaning 'praised'). Jody became a familiar American name in the mid-20th century, primarily used for both boys and girls. Jodey's spelling gives it a slightly more masculine visual identity.
Jodey has an easygoing, mid-century American charm — warm, unpretentious, and impossible to dislike.
EtymologyShow more
Jodey first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1959. Arriving in the 1950s, Jodey appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
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
Jodey has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1959.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 58 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 17 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 6 | — |
The Story of Jodey
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1976, Jodey is a Gen X staple. Boys named Jodey are most likely born between 1966 and 1986.
How rare is Jodey?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jodey is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1959, peaked in the 1970s with 58 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jodey by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 1959–2012)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 7 | #10221 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6719 |
| 1978 | 6 | #5400 |
| 1977 | 8 | #4367 |
| 1976 | 13 | #3012 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5102 |
| 1974 | 5 | #5587 |
| 1973 | 6 | #4785 |
| 1971 | 9 | #3510 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5074 |
| 1969 | 7 | #3761 |
| 1967 | 5 | #4247 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4320 |
| 1959 | 6 | #3793 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Jodey as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Jodey has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 50 births since 1958.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1959–2012