Total births
324
Girls' name · since 1934
Jodelle
Since 1934, U.S. Social Security records show 324 babies named Jodelle, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 324
- total births
- 1934–2017
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Jodelle is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 324 have been recorded since 1934.
Social Security Administration records show Jodelle recorded 324 times among girls since 1934, 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 1934 to 2017.
- 324 total births
- 1934–2017 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
324 girls have been named Jodelle since 1934, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2017.
- 324
- total births
- 1934–2017
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Jodelle was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
15 babies were named Jodelle in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Jodelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jodelle's SSA record in two at 1962 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1942, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1955 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jodelle at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1934
Jodelle popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–2017
- Peak year (1955)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 84 years of records
Jodelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Jodelle's strongest decade.
113 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Jodelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 17
1930s
17 births
- 1940s 26
1940s
26 births
- 1950s
1950s
113 births
- 1960s
1960s
79 births
- 1970s
1970s
60 births
- 1980s 23
1980s
23 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 113 births (35% of all-time use).
Jodelle by state
Where Jodelle concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 37 | 11.4% |
Ohio share of Jodelle's total US births 11.4%
37 of 324 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jodelle? ▼
324 babies have been named Jodelle since 1934. It was last recorded in 2017. The peak year was 1955 with 15 births.
When was Jodelle most popular? ▼
Jodelle was most popular in the 1950s decade with 113 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Jodelle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jodelle are Ohio (37 births).
How long has the name Jodelle been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jodelle since 1934 -- 84 years through the most recent 2017 data.
What names are similar to Jodelle? ▼
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 Jodelle's data
- Jodelle's decade-level peak was the 1950s (113 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Jodelles (37 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Jodelle
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Jodee 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, 1934–2017 (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. "Jodelle: Baby Name Since 1934 - 324 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jodelle. 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 Jodelle 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.