Jody is a unisex name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Jody means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Jody across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Jody has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Jody is a unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning “praised or God will add”. A pet form of Judith or Joseph.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 87,407 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 896 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 380 births |
| Northern Ireland since 1997 | 52 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 200 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Jody per year, United States (1910 to 2025). United States peaked in 1970 (3,700/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1997 (80/yr) · Scotland peaked in 1978 (24/yr) · Northern Ireland peaked in 2004 (13/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2009 (12/yr).
Jody has been a fairly common baby name in the United States. It was most common in 1970, when it ranked #195 nationally (given to 3,700 babies that year), and a popular choice in the 1970s.
Judy · Jodi · Jada · Jade · Jude · Jodie · Judi · Jed
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