Cody
Cody: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หkษสdi/ ยท /หkoสdi/
Meaning and origin of Cody
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Cody?
Since 1880, 5,168 girls and 292,009 boys in the U.S. have been named Cody (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #741 in 1988. Its highest rank for boys was #24 in 1991. In 2025 it ranked #318 for boys, with 1,098 babies given the name.
Names similar to Cody
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Sibling name ideas for Cody
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Cody FAQ
What does the name Cody mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Cody?
Cody is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Cody?
Since 1880, 5,168 girls and 292,009 boys in the U.S. have been named Cody (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #741 in 1988. Its highest rank for boys was #24 in 1991. In 2025 it ranked #318 for boys, with 1,098 babies given the name.
Is Cody a boy or girl name?
Cody is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5,168 girls and 292,009 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.