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Jodie

♀ Girl

Pronounced JOH-dee /ˈdʒoʊ.di/High

Meaning: Pet form of Judith ('woman of Judea, praised') or Joanna/Josephine — a mid-century screen-bright favoriteMedium

In 30 seconds: Praised, with two Oscars to prove it: Jodie pets Judith — 'praised' — and Jodie Foster carried it to screen royalty. Plucky, warm, and retro-smart.
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Origin MediumHebrew, English
MeaningPet form of Judith ('woman of Judea, praised') or Joanna/Josephine — a mid-century screen-bright favorite
U.S. rank (2024)#3906 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births38 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 27,395

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197018822024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jodie is a pet form of Judith — Hebrew, 'woman of Judea', read 'praised' — or of Joanna and Josephine. Mid-century America loved it; Jodie Foster, Jodie Whittaker, and Jodie Comer give it three generations of screen brilliance.

It registers thinly today. Rare, praised at the root, and plucky-warm.

Did you know? Jodie Foster won Best Actress twice before forty — and fellow Jodies Whittaker (the first female Doctor Who) and Comer keep the name in lights.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Jodie — pet-form background

Variations

JodiJodyJudith

Nicknames

Jo

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jodie Foster (1962–present)
    American actress and director, two-time Academy Award winner.

If you like Jodie…

Jodi— a sister spelling of the same name
Judith— the formal 'praised' classic
Josie— the companion Jo- darling
Joni— a fellow retro Jo- pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jodie mean?

Jodie is a pet form of Judith ('woman of Judea, praised') or Joanna/Josephine.

How do you pronounce Jodie?

It's said JOH-dee /ˈdʒoʊ.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jodie a boy or girl name?

Jodie is mainly a girl's name; Jody also serves boys.

How popular is Jodie?

Jodie is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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