An estimated 44,724 living Americans are named Jody.
How rare is Jody?
Jody is very rare among babies today, with 16 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.3% from its 1958 peak.
How old is the typical Jody?
The median age of a living American named Jody is approximately 57 years, with most bearers falling between 50 and 65 years old.
Is Jody still popular?
No. Jody is endangered as a baby name, down 99.3% from its 1958 peak with 16 births in 2025.
Where is Jody most common?
Jody has its strongest geographic signal in South Dakota, where it appears 3.9× more often than the national baseline.
1919Peak 19582025
Peak year
1958
Decline from peak
99.3%
2025
16
All-time
55,845
Diaspora map
Jody broke out in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin (1952) and became over-represented in 32 states over 29 years.
Broke out: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin, 1952 · over-represented in 32 states over 29 years
