Jody
j(o)-dy
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.
How Popular Is The Name Jody?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jody is currently #2161 on The Bump
Boy:Jody is currently #1217 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Jody is currently #1495 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
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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