Jody
Meaning: God will increase, praised
Origin: Hebrew/English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #344
Total births: 380
History: Jody peaked in the 1980s in Australia as a unisex name. Gender-flexible naming came naturally to Australians long before it became a trend.
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| Current rank (1974) | #75 |
| Babies named Jody in 1974 | 109 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 380 |
| Peak year | 1971 (147 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #67 |
| Years in records | 1971–1974 (3 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Jody
What does the name Jody mean?
Jody means “God will increase, praised” from Hebrew/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Jody?
Jody has Hebrew/English origin. The traditional meaning is “God will increase, praised”.
How popular is Jody in Australia?
Jody ranked #75 in Australia in 1974 — given to 109 babies that year.
When was Jody most popular?
Jody peaked in 1971 with 147 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Jody a boy or girl name?
Jody is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Jodys in registered births are female.