MallowbyNames

Cody

KOH-dee · helpful, or of uncertain origin, possibly from the Irish surname O'Cuidighthigh meaning 'descendant of the helpful one'.

2025 rank (boys)
#318
Babies named in 2025
1,076
Peak popularity
1992
2025 frequency
1 in 1,587 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 1992

Declining since 1992, #318 for boys today.

Popularity of Cody since 1884

Babies named Cody per year in U.S. Social Security records.

6.6k13.3k19.9k192019602000Most births 1992Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1880s18
1890s11
1900s11
1910s156
1920s193
1930s199
1940s274
1950s709
1960s1,693
1970s9,523
1980s60,289
1990s146,486
2000s48,883
2010s16,910
2020s6,654

Meaning & origin

Cody is a name that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1884, but its modern popularity began in the second half of the 20th century. It reached its peak rank of 18th in 1992, when it appeared in 1 in 497 births. Since then, it has been steadily falling; in 2025 it ranks 318th, given to 1 in 1,587 boys. The name has strong regional associations, ranking particularly well in Wyoming, Idaho, and North Dakota. Its Irish origin as an Anglicized surname gives it a straightforward, cowboy-tinged appeal that resonated with parents for decades. While its popularity has waned, it remains a familiar and friendly choice.

Cody originated as an Anglicized form of the Irish surname O'Cuidighthigh, meaning 'descendant of the helpful one.' It was primarily used as a surname before gaining popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name saw a rapid rise starting in the 1960s and peaked in the 1990s.

Where Cody is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k boystoo few births

Cody” around the world

Where Cody lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    35

    babies in 2024

  • Ireland

    #90

    in 2025

  • Quebec

    21

    babies in 2025

Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Codey, Codi, Codie

Sibling names for Cody

Names that share Cody's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Casey, Dakota, Kendall, Mackenzie, Morgan, Ginger, Haley, Holly, Jessie, Kailey, Kelsey, Kylie, Lacey, Lacy, Lindsey, Mallory, Misty, Robyn, Shelby, Tiara, Aleesha, Alexus, Alyssia, Andi, Ashely, Ashly, Bailee, Bambi, Baylee, Breanne, Britteny, Carlee, Carleigh, Carli, Chelsie, Cheyanne, Christen, Dakotah, Desirae, Hailie, Hayleigh, Hayley, Jaimie, Jammie, Janessa, Jasmyn, Jenessa, Joely, Kacey, Kaci, Kacy, Kaley, Kalie, Kalyn, Kandi, Karey, Karlee, Karley, Kassi, Kassie, Katelynn, Kaycee, Kayley, Kayli, Kelsie, Kiley, Kori, Kortney, Kourtney, Kylee, Kyrsten, Lacee, Laci, Lacie, Lesly, Linsey, Loryn, Macy, Mandi, Mickayla, Misti, Montana, Nikole, Savanah, Shalyn, Shania, Shayla, Shelbi, Shelbie, Shyann, Shyanne, Tandy, Tawni, Wendi, Alexsis, Amberlynn, Ashlea, Barbie, Britnee, Britni, Brittnay, Brittnee, Brookelynn, Buffy, Cailee, Cailey, Caley, Camie, Channel, Chasidy, Chelsee, Chelsi, Chelsy, Cheyann, Cheyanna, Chyanne, Chyenne, Corie, Courtnie, Cristie, Deisy, Dimple, Dusti, Haily, Hali, Jaci, Jacie, Jacy, Jayci, Jaycie, Jaymee, Jaymi, Jaymie, Jolee, Josey, Kacee, Kaileigh, Kailie, Kailynn, Kally, Kasi, Katlynn, Kayci, Kaycie, Kaylea, Kaylei, Keanna, Kelsee, Korie, Kyli, Laramie, Lexy, Lindsy, Loreal, Mykayla, Raeanne, Raychel, Sedona, Shanee, Shawnee, Sheyenne, Shyanna, Stevi, Sydnie, Taylar, Torri, Torrie, Toya, Whitley, Windy, Aleysha, Alisyn, Angelynn, Asheley, Ashle, Ashlye, Bethaney, Brande, Brandilyn, Breaunna, Breezy, Brieana, Britanie, Brithany, Brittanee, Brownie, Calee, Calley, Cammi, Carlye, Casi, Catelynn, Chelby, Chelcie, Chelsae, Chelsia, Cheyene, Cheyenna, Coree, Cortnee, Cortnie, Courtnay, Courtni, Courtny, Crystle, Cydni, Cylie, Danie, Dannica, Darbi, Desaray, Deseray, Devanie, Dezaray, Dezerae, Dezeray, Dustie, Frady, Glendy, Haliegh, Hollee, Jamy, Jaydee, Jenay, Jenilee, Jennilee, Jessalynn, Jessilyn, Josalynn, Joylynn, Kaitlynne, Kalene, Kalley, Kaly, Kamie, Kammie, Karrah, Kassey, Kassy, Kayleena, Kaylinn, Kayly, Kaysee, Kaysi, Kealy, Kellsey, Kellsie, Koree, Kortni, Kourtnee, Kourtni, Kourtnie, Kyann, Kymber, Leighanna, Liann, Lindi, Lindie, Lindsi, Lindsie, Linzie, Lyndsy, Lyndy, Lynnsey, Lynsi, Lynzee, Lynzi, Mallery, Mesa, Mysti, Nikayla, Shaela, Shaianne, Shalee, Shaley, Shandy, Shanie, Sharlee, Sheily, Shelbee, Shelbey, Shellby, Shelsy, Sheyanne, Shyan, Sierrah, Sugey, Tacy, Tandi, Tawnee, Tawney, Tenille, Tiffeny, Topanga, Toree, Tyann, Tylie, Whitnee, Whitnie, Windi, Bambie, Bethzy, Bindi, Brianni, Brieann, Brihana, Britini, Britne, Brittane, Bryttani, Cacey, Cailie, Cassi, Cassidee, Celsey, Cendy, Chasey, Chasitie, Chealsea, Chelcee, Chelise, Cheynne, Christyana, Cindel, Cotina, Courtlyn, Crystalynn, Dalanie, Deserea, Destaney, Deziree, Falen, Haille, Haliey, Jady, Jamiee, Jamielyn, Jasamine, Jeidy, Jency, Jennae, Jericha, Kaitland, Karlye, Kasee, Kassidie, Katielynn, Katilynn, Kayann, Kaydi, Kayse, Keiley, Kelsay, Kelsei, Kendelle, Keslie, Kilie, Kortnee, Krissi, Kyllie, Kyrstyn, Lindey, Lindsee, Lindzey, Lorrin, Lyndsee, Mattilynn, Mendi, Miakoda, Nykole, Remmi, Rockelle, Samanda, Shayanne, Shaynna, Shelbe, Shelsey, Sidni, Stormee, Stormey, Sundee, Symantha, Tailer, Taiylor, Tamber, Tauni, Teighlor, Timi, Tiphany, Whitni, Bridney, Chelcy, Cheyane, Joelly, Sundi, Alysen, Angee, Bradee, Brandilynn, Brandyce, Brendi, Brendy, Brettney, Brithney, Brittanni, Brittnei, Briunna, Brycelyn, Brytney, Brytni, Carely, Carleena, Catlynn, Chalee, Chaley, Chalsea, Chealsey, Chelbi, Chelbie, Chelcey, Chelci, Chellsea, Chelly, Chelsei, Chiann, Chrishelle, Cystal, Dacie, Deamber, Debany, Delsy, Dustina, Jazzie, Jenaye, Jesi, Jesseka, Jessikah, Jessilynn, Kaelea, Kahlee, Kahley, Karelly, Karle, Kaydie, Kelsye, Kelty, Khrystal, Kimley, Kimmi, Korynne, Kourtnei, Kristalynn, Krystall, Kurstyn, Kyandra, Kyleeann, Lacye, Laruen, Linday, Lindzie, Linsie, Lorynn, Lynsay, Lynze, Maigen, Makayli, Marsi, Mykelle, Navada, Nickcole, Rindy, Rusti, Shadie, Shaeleigh, Shalie, Shandee, Shayle, Shelaine, Shelbylynn, Shellsea, Sheyann, Skyann, Stevey, Sundy, Taci, Taylormarie, Tennile, Tierany, Tiffay, Trinady, Whittany, Windie

Brothers: Colby, Dylan, Logan, Tanner, Zachary, Branden, Devon, Dustin, Trey, Tyler, Brandyn, Coty, Darien, Denver, Dustan, Dusty, Garett, Jordy, Kody, Kolby, Kory, Tory, Trace, Zackary, Zackery, Bradlee, Codey, Curry, Daulton, Derrik, Dusten, Dustyn, Dyllon, Jarret, Jasen, Joby, Justen, Mackie, Mykal, Tobey, Tray, Tyrel, Woody, Bodee, Bucky, Chadley, Cobi, Codee, Colbey, Dacota, Damean, Darik, Dason, Duston, Jaeson, Jarrid, Jaryd, Jerret, Justan, Kerby, Kile, Kodey, Koty, Ontario, Tylyn, Tyrie, Zachory, Zackory, Zakkary, Brodi, Casy, Cully, Deejay, Frandy, Jasyn, Jayjay, Jayzon, Jeret, Kolbey, Shelden, Stace, Tyeler, Zackari, Branndon, Bronc, Cotey, Dakodah, Hoss, Jaramie, Jaysin, Jodey, Smokey, Travor, Zackrey

Names like Cody

Names whose popularity has moved with Cody's over the last 50 years.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Cody mean?
Cody is of Irish origin, derived from the surname O'Cuidighthigh, which means 'helpful' or 'descendant of the helpful one.'
How popular is the name Cody currently?
As of 2025, Cody ranks 318th in popularity, with approximately 1 in 1,587 boys given the name. Its peak year was 1992.
Is Cody a boy or girl name?
Cody is predominantly a boy's name, though it has occasionally been used for girls. The Social Security data from 1884 to 2025 classifies it as a boy's name.