Rising since 1985, #3,028 for girls today.
Popularity of Kodie since 1974
Babies named Kodie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 | 13 |
| 1980s | 138 | 108 |
| 1990s | 366 | 608 |
| 2000s | 314 | 362 |
| 2010s | 305 | 164 |
| 2020s | 239 | 108 |
Meaning & origin
Kodie is a modern respelling of Cody, a name with Irish roots meaning 'descendant of Códach'. The Social Security data first records Kodie in 1976, and it has seen a steady rise in use since 1985. In 2025, it reached its peak rank at 3028, with about 1 in 29,764 newborns receiving the name. The name is most popular in Texas. Its appeal lies in the familiar sound of Cody paired with a distinctive spelling, fitting into a contemporary trend of personalized names. While still relatively uncommon, Kodie's trajectory suggests growing acceptance as a unisex option.
Kodie is a respelling of Cody, which itself derives from the Irish surname Ó Cóidigh, meaning 'descendant of Códach', from 'códach' meaning 'helpful' or 'shelter'. As a given name, Cody gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century, and Kodie reflects a trend toward unique spellings, particularly in the 1990s and 2000s. The earliest recorded use of this specific spelling in Social Security data is 1976.
Where Kodie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kode, Kody, Dee
Sibling names for Kodie
Names that share Kodie's style, for a brother or sister.
