Unisex · #6,157 in 2026

Jodeci

Jodeci is an American R&B quartet consisting of members DeVanté Swing, Mr. Dalvin, K-Ci, and JoJo. Formed in 1988 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Jodeci began as a duo of DeVanté Swing and JoJo but later both added their brothers.

Current Rank
#6,157
Peak Rank
#1,135 (1992)
Total Babies
473
5-Yr Trend
+5%
👧 Girl peak #1,844 (430 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,135 (473 total)
👦As Boy Name
1991
First Year
2026
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#1135
Peak Rank
473
Total Count
32
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1991
First Year
2026
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#1844
Peak Rank
430
Total Count
30
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jodeci

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Jodeci is an American R&B quartet consisting of members DeVanté Swing, Mr. Dalvin, K-Ci, and JoJo. Formed in 1988 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Jodeci began as a duo of DeVanté Swing and JoJo but later both added their brothers.

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The Story of Jodeci

As a girl name

Jodeci first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1991, with 13 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 77 Jodecis were born — ranking #1,844 that year. As of 2026, Jodeci ranks #9,076 for girls with 9 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 430 Jodecis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jodeci first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1991, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 94 Jodecis were born — ranking #1,135 that year. As of 2026, Jodeci ranks #6,157 for boys with 14 births, gradually rising (+5%). In total, more than 473 Jodecis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jodeci

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jodeci is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jodeci

What does the name Jodeci mean?
Jodeci is an American R&B quartet consisting of members DeVanté Swing, Mr. Dalvin, K-Ci, and JoJo. Formed in 1988 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Jodeci began as a duo of DeVanté Swing and JoJo but later both added their brothers.
How popular is Jodeci in 2026?
In 2026, Jodeci ranks #6,157 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.
When was Jodeci most popular?
Jodeci reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #1,135 that year with 94 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jodeci most popular?
Jodeci has historically been most popular in Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jodeci.
Is Jodeci a unisex name?
Yes — Jodeci is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 48% of Jodecis assigned female and 52% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jodeci?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jodeci include Phyllis, Sameer, Rakim. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jodeci

Jodeci is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 473 births in the dataset. Jodeci's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #1,135. Use the chart and map above to compare Jodeci's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.