Jody
Peaked at #153 nationally in 1970, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1910, Jody has been recorded 64% of the time for girls and 36% of the time for boys.
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Jody — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#153
in 1970
Current rank
#6476
in 2024
Years tracked
102
1919–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1919, Jody reached its peak popularity for girls in 1970, ranking #153 nationally with 2,200 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #5377 (2014) to #6476 (2024) — a 17% drop.
As of 2024, Jody ranks #6476 nationally for girls, with 18 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,476 | 18 |
| 2023 | #5,833 | 21 |
| 2022 | #7,436 | 15 |
| 2021 | #5,641 | 22 |
| 2020 | #5,962 | 20 |
| 2019 | #5,878 | 21 |
| 2018 | #6,134 | 20 |
| 2017 | #6,656 | 18 |
Jody — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#161
in 1971
Current rank
#2682
in 2024
Years tracked
107
1910–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1910, Jody reached its peak popularity for boys in 1971, ranking #161 nationally with 1,704 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2071 (2014) to #2682 (2024) — a 23% drop.
As of 2024, Jody ranks #2682 nationally for boys, with 49 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,682 | 49 |
| 2023 | #2,626 | 50 |
| 2022 | #3,241 | 37 |
| 2021 | #2,708 | 47 |
| 2020 | #2,953 | 40 |
| 2019 | #3,385 | 34 |
| 2018 | #2,490 | 52 |
| 2017 | #2,615 | 48 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Jody most popular?
Jody was most popular in 1970, when it ranked #153 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jody becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jody?
At least 87,349 babies have been recorded with the name Jody in the US since 1910, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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