Jody
5 countries#6838 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jody was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
87,407 births recorded 1910–2025 · currently #6838 · peaked in 1970 with 3,700 births
Most common in: California, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,301 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1997 with 91 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
869 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1997 with 80 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
855 births recorded 1950–2022 · currently #2361 · peaked in 1989 with 48 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, La Réunion, Calvados, Alpes-Maritimes
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
380 births recorded 1974–2010 · peaked in 1978 with 24 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
52 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2004 with 13 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jody’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4165 | — |
| 2007 | #3918 | ↑247 |
| 2008 | #4761 | ↓843 |
| 2009 | #4370 | ↑391 |
| 2010 | #5771 | ↓1401 |
| 2011 | #3916 | ↑1855 |
| 2012 | #5398 | ↓1482 |
| 2013 | #5644 | ↓246 |
| 2014 | #5310 | ↑334 |
| 2015 | #6721 | ↓1411 |
| 2016 | #6186 | ↑535 |
| 2017 | #6531 | ↓345 |
| 2018 | #6010 | ↑521 |
| 2019 | #5798 | ↑212 |
| 2020 | #5850 | ↓52 |
| 2021 | #5573 | ↑277 |
| 2022 | #7281 | ↓1708 |
| 2023 | #5752 | ↑1529 |
| 2024 | #6394 | ↓642 |
| 2025 | #6838 | ↓444 |
Frequently asked questions about Jody
Is Jody a popular name?
Yes — Jody currently ranks #6838 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jody more common for boys or girls?
Jody is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jody most popular?
Jody peaked in 1970 in United States, with 3,700 recorded births that year.
Is Jody rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jody’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4814 in 1919 to #6838 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jody?
At least 89,563 babies have been recorded with the name Jody across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Jody popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jody appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Jody?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jody include Jeannie, Jerzie, Jonnie, Jood.
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