Jody

Jody is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 18 girls in the United States.

Jody at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈd͡ʒoʊdi/

About the name Jody

Jody belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jody first appears in Social Security records in 1919. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #153 in 1970, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 55,829 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jody in US records

First recorded (US)
1919
Best US rank
#153 in 1970
Peak year
1958
Babies named Jody in 2024
18
Total since 1880
55,829

Jody in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#466 in 1996
Babies named Jody in 2024
3
Total since 1996
531

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jody mean?

The meaning of Jody is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jody a boy or girl name?

Jody is a girl name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jody?

Jody comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jody?

Jody first appears in US records in 1919. Its best-ever ranking was #153 in 1970, and 18 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Jody?

Jody is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒoʊdi/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.