Jodi
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Jodi is a Hebrew name meaning “he will increase”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.86% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Jodi
Jodi is an English variant of Jody, which originated as a diminutive for various names including Joseph, Judith, or Joan. The name is historically rooted in the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning He will increase, or Judith, referring to a woman from Judea. Through the evolution of phonetic patterns in common usage, these forms became established independent given names. Their development mirrors the linguistic shift from formal scriptural origins toward more intimate and colloquial variations.
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Gender Usage of the Name Jodi
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Jodi is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.86% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Jodi
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Jodi is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 44K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 5.8K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 50K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 147K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Jodi ranked #8,688 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #5,553 in 2024 — a drop of 3,135 places. Jodi is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #100, achieved in 1971 and 1972. Its lowest recorded position was #10,052 in 2020. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 1364 places (from #10,052 to #8,688).
Name StyleMethodology
Jodi is classified as Vintage Girl Names because its historical peak was 1970, followed by a decline to 0.11% of that peak and a recent recovery to 2.11x the preceding level.Explain More
Although the name also meets the Classic criteria, the Vintage pattern is more strongly supported: a decline to 0.11% of the historical peak followed by a 2.11x recent recovery. The competing Classic pattern is supported by activity across 69% of available years and continued recent use at 16 births per year, giving the selected Style an evidence margin of 18 percentage points.
Characteristics of the Name Jodi
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- J — Girl Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- i — Girl Names Ending in “i”
Name AestheticMethodology
Jodi is a two-syllable name with a short vowel duration that produces a friendly, casual effect. It is widely recognized through the 1970s and 1980s pop culture icon Jodi Foster. This pairing of a bright phonetic sound with contemporary celebrity status generates a Cute & Playful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Jodi
Middle names used with JodiMethodology
Jodi is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Jodi Lynn · Jodi Ann · Jodi Marie · Jodi Michelle · Jodi LynneView all 454 girl middle names.
- Total 624 middle names used with Jodi
- 40 boy middle names used with Jodi
- 114 unisex middle names used with Jodi
Middle name suggestions for JodiMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Jodi is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Jodi Leigh · Jodi Lynne · Jodi Lynch · Jodi Laine · Jodi Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Jodi
Sound Like Jodi Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Judy · Jade · Jada · View all 78 names
Spelled Like Jodi Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Jodie · Joudi · Jodia · View all 6 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Jennifer · Jessica · Janet · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Jodi Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mary · Dorothy · Emily · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Jodi”
Dictionary Meaning of "Jodi"Methodology
Alternative form of Jody in its female senses
Examples
- The baby has a name at last, I suppose if it had been left much longer Vinny, the Keeper of Cat Names, would have ended up christening it Tibbles or something. Although Tibbles might suit it better than the new-fashioned name it's been given - Jodi.
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How to Spell Jodi in ASL
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- i
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