Total births
344
Girls' name · since 1942
Jodeen
Jodeen has 344 recorded births since 1942 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1962 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 344
- total births
- 1942–1978
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Jodeen sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 344 recorded since 1942.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jodeen has been recorded 344 times among girls since 1942, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1942 to 1978.
- 344 total births
- 1942–1978 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
344 girls have been named Jodeen since 1942, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1978.
- 344
- total births
- 1942–1978
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Jodeen was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
21 babies were named Jodeen in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Jodeen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jodeen splits its recorded history at 1961: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1948 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1962 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jodeen at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1942
Jodeen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–1978
- Peak year (1962)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Jodeen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Jodeen's strongest decade.
150 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Jodeen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 26
1940s
26 births
- 1950s
1950s
123 births
- 1960s
1960s
150 births
- 1970s 45
1970s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 150 births (44% of all-time use).
Jodeen by state
Where Jodeen concentrates geographically, total births since 1942
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nebraska | | 7 | 2.0% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 6 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Colorado | | 5 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Wisconsin | | 5 | 1.5% |
Nebraska share of Jodeen's total US births 2.0%
Even split
7 of 344 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jodeen? ▼
Jodeen has been given to 344 babies in the U.S. since 1942, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1978. 21 babies were born in 1962, its single highest year.
When was Jodeen most popular? ▼
Jodeen was most popular in the 1960s decade with 150 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Jodeen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jodeen are Nebraska (7 births), Minnesota (6 births), Colorado (5 births).
How long has the name Jodeen been used? ▼
Records for Jodeen go back to 1942, giving 37 years of history through 1978.
What names are similar to Jodeen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jodi, Jody, Jodie, Jodee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jodeen's data
- Jodeen's decade-level peak was the 1960s (150 total births); usage has since declined to 45 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Nebraska records the most Jodeens (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Nebraska names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jodeen
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Jodee Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1942–1978 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jodeen: Baby Name Since 1942 - 344 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jodeen. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jodeen draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.