Total births
132
Girls' name · since 1955
Jodette
Since 1955, U.S. Social Security records show 132 babies named Jodette, peaking in 1966. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 132
- total births
- 1955–1976
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
132 girls have been named Jodette since 1955, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jodette recorded 132 times among girls since 1955, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 1976.
- 132 total births
- 1955–1976 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
132 girls have been named Jodette since 1955, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1976.
- 132
- total births
- 1955–1976
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Jodette was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
12 babies were named Jodette in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Jodette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jodette splits its recorded history at 1966: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1960 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1966 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jodette at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Jodette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–1976
- Peak year (1966)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Jodette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Jodette's strongest decade.
74 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Jodette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 23
1950s
23 births
- 1960s
1960s
74 births
- 1970s
1970s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 74 births (56% of all-time use).
Jodette by state
Where Jodette concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 3.8% |
Illinois share of Jodette's total US births 3.8%
5 of 132 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jodette? ▼
Since 1955, Social Security records show 132 babies named Jodette. The most recent recorded year was 1976. Its busiest year on record was 1966, with 12 births.
When was Jodette most popular? ▼
Jodette was most popular in the 1960s decade with 74 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Jodette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jodette are Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Jodette been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jodette since 1955 -- 22 years through the most recent 1976 data.
What names are similar to Jodette? ▼
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 Jodette's data
- Jodette's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (74 total births) through the 1970s (35) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Jodettes (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Jodette
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jodette
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Jodee Girl
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Jodene 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, 1955–1976 (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. "Jodette: Baby Name Since 1955 - 132 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jodette. 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 Jodette 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.