US Popularity:4444
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God will increase; Yahweh is gracious; Praised
Jody is an English gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin. There is something universally cool about the name Jody—it inspires images of a laid-back, fun, and friendly person who is carefree and spirited! Jody, often spelled Jodie, has a few meanings, including "God will increase," “Yahweh is gracious,” and "praised." The short but snappy Jody is considered a contemporary diminutive of the slightly more formal and classic names Joanna, Judith, Jude, and Joseph.

Jody Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jody is currently #2373 on The Bump
Boy:Jody is currently #1333 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Jody is currently #1646 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jody is currently #4444 in U.S. births
Boy:Jody is currently #2621 in U.S. births
Girl:Jody is currently #5810 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#5810
in 2023
+ 1620
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 171, 439

  • Behind the Name, Jody, April 2024

  • Name Doctor, Jody

  • Name Doctor, Joseph

  • Behind the Name, John, April 2024

  • Abarim Publications, Judith meaning, June 2024

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