Jodie
Meaning: God will increase, praised
Origin: Hebrew/English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #96
Total births: 5,632
History: Jodie peaked in the 1980s in Australia. The name has a friendly, casual Australian character. Jodie represents the 1980s suburban Australian woman — confident, capable, and growing up during Australia's cultural awakening.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1988) | #84 |
| Babies named Jodie in 1988 | 89 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 5,632 |
| Peak year | 1972 (457 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #14 |
| Years in records | 1965–1988 (24 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 38 spots |
Frequently asked about Jodie
What does the name Jodie mean?
Jodie means “God will increase, praised” from Hebrew/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Jodie?
Jodie has Hebrew/English origin. The traditional meaning is “God will increase, praised”.
How popular is Jodie in Australia?
Jodie ranked #84 in Australia in 1988 — given to 89 babies that year.
When was Jodie most popular?
Jodie peaked in 1972 with 457 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Jodie a boy or girl name?
Jodie is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Jodies in registered births are female.
Is the name Jodie rising or falling in popularity?
Jodie has fallen 38 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #46 in 1983 to #84 in 1988.
How long has Jodie been recorded in Australia?
Jodie appears in birth records in Australia across 24 years — from 1965 through 1988.