Jody
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: God will increase, praised
Origin: Hebrew/English
Popularity: Ranked #3057 in 2025 with 40 babies born.
History: Jody is a diminutive of Judith or Joseph and has been used as an independent given name for both boys and girls in the United States. It was popular in the mid-20th century and carries a friendly, casual Americana feel. The novel The Yearling features a boy named Jody as its protagonist.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Jody? About 1 in 59,438 babies born in 2025 were named Jody, or roughly 0.2 per day in the United States.
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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?
Jody ranked #3036 in 2025 — given to 40 babies that year.
When was Jody most popular?
Jody peaked in 1958 with 2,226 babies registered that year.
Is Jody a boy or girl name?
Jody is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 36% of Jodys are boys and 64% are girls.
Is the name Jody rising or falling in popularity?
Jody has risen 2810 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5846 in 2020 to #3036 in 2025.
How long has Jody been recorded?
Jody appears in birth records across 108 years — from 1910 through 2025.