Total births
813
Girls' name · since 1930
Jodell
813 babies named Jodell in U.S. Social Security records since 1930, with the highest year being 1956. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 813
- total births
- 1930–1984
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
813 girls have been named Jodell since 1930, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jodell recorded 813 times among girls since 1930, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1930 to 1984.
- 813 total births
- 1930–1984 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
813 girls have been named Jodell since 1930, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1984.
- 813
- total births
- 1930–1984
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Jodell was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
42 babies were named Jodell in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Jodell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jodell's SSA record in two at 1958 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1930, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1956 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jodell at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1930
Jodell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1930–1984
- Peak year (1956)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Jodell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Jodell's strongest decade.
301 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Jodell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 53
1930s
53 births
- 1940s 83
1940s
83 births
- 1950s
1950s
301 births
- 1960s
1960s
235 births
- 1970s 117
1970s
117 births
- 1980s 24
1980s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 301 births (37% of all-time use).
How Jodell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jodell's total volume
Jodell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jodell by state
Where Jodell concentrates geographically, total births since 1930
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 152 | 18.7% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 26 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 6 | 0.7% |
Minnesota share of Jodell's total US births 18.7%
Even split
152 of 813 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jodell? ▼
Jodell has been given to 813 babies in the U.S. since 1930, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1984. 42 babies were born in 1956, its single highest year.
When was Jodell most popular? ▼
Jodell was most popular in the 1950s decade with 301 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Jodell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jodell are Minnesota (152 births), Ohio (26 births), Wisconsin (6 births).
How long has the name Jodell been used? ▼
Records for Jodell go back to 1930, giving 55 years of history through 1984.
What names are similar to Jodell? ▼
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 Jodell's data
- Jodell's decade-level peak was the 1950s (301 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Jodells (152 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Jodell
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jodell
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Jodee Girl
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Jodene Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1930–1984 (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. "Jodell: Baby Name Since 1930 - 813 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jodell. 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 Jodell 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 June 2026.