Cody Boy
Origin(s)
Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'helper'; English: 'descendant of the warrior'
Historical & Cultural Background
Cody is derived from the Irish surname Mac Oda, meaning 'son of Oda'. It gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the 20th century. The name is often associated with the American West, particularly due to figures like Buffalo Bill Cody. Its usage has varied over the decades, reflecting trends in naming conventions.
Trend Summary
Cody experienced significant popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s, ranking among the top names for boys in the United States.
Similar Names
Colby, Cory, Casey, Kaden, Kellan, Kieran, Cyrus, Caden
Variants
- Codie
- Kody
International Variants
- Cody (English)
Famous people named Cody
Cody Simpson is an Australian singer and actor known for his pop music career.
Cody Bellinger is an American professional baseball player recognized for his achievements in Major League Baseball.
Cody Rhodes is an American professional wrestler and actor known for his work in WWE and AEW.
Cody Garbrandt is an American mixed martial artist known for his success in the UFC bantamweight division.
Fictional characters named Cody
Cody Maverick is a character in the animated film 'Surf's Up', known for his surfing aspirations.
Cody Martin is a character from the television series 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody', portrayed as one of the twin brothers.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cody was first seen in the United States in 1884. Cody has ranked as high as #31 nationally which occurred in 1992 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Cody has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cody (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 161 | |
| TX | 107 | |
| FL | 65 | |
| NY | 51 | |
| PA | 45 | |
| WA | 40 | |
| VA | 35 | |
| MA | 35 | |
| MO | 33 | |
| NC | 33 | |
| IL | 31 | |
| MI | 31 | |
| OH | 31 | |
| AZ | 28 | |
| GA | 27 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1917 | 26 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1919 | 23 |
| 1920 | 24 |
| 1921 | 28 |
| 1922 | 22 |
| 1923 | 28 |
| 1924 | 18 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 17 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 20 |
| 1931 | 25 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 17 |
| 1934 | 23 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1936 | 23 |
| 1937 | 22 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1940 | 19 |
| 1941 | 23 |
| 1942 | 18 |
| 1943 | 23 |
| 1944 | 29 |
| 1945 | 27 |
| 1946 | 28 |
| 1947 | 33 |
| 1948 | 43 |
| 1949 | 31 |
| 1950 | 42 |
| 1951 | 54 |
| 1952 | 67 |
| 1953 | 62 |
| 1954 | 74 |
| 1955 | 75 |
| 1956 | 73 |
| 1957 | 80 |
| 1958 | 95 |
| 1959 | 87 |
| 1960 | 88 |
| 1961 | 113 |
| 1962 | 141 |
| 1963 | 175 |
| 1964 | 191 |
| 1965 | 167 |
| 1966 | 159 |
| 1967 | 194 |
| 1968 | 210 |
| 1969 | 255 |
| 1970 | 381 |
| 1971 | 411 |
| 1972 | 484 |
| 1973 | 651 |
| 1974 | 799 |
| 1975 | 900 |
| 1976 | 1,098 |
| 1977 | 1,266 |
| 1978 | 1,683 |
| 1979 | 1,852 |
| 1980 | 1,957 |
| 1981 | 2,328 |
| 1982 | 3,180 |
| 1983 | 3,505 |
| 1984 | 5,208 |
| 1985 | 7,095 |
| 1986 | 6,934 |
| 1987 | 8,675 |
| 1988 | 10,583 |
| 1989 | 10,822 |
| 1990 | 15,399 |
| 1991 | 18,980 |
| 1992 | 19,875 |
| 1993 | 19,151 |
| 1994 | 17,589 |
| 1995 | 15,566 |
| 1996 | 12,953 |
| 1997 | 10,297 |
| 1998 | 8,810 |
| 1999 | 7,864 |
| 2000 | 7,132 |
| 2001 | 6,575 |
| 2002 | 5,939 |
| 2003 | 5,400 |
| 2004 | 5,125 |
| 2005 | 4,529 |
| 2006 | 4,106 |
| 2007 | 3,562 |
| 2008 | 3,509 |
| 2009 | 3,006 |
| 2010 | 2,446 |
| 2011 | 2,177 |
| 2012 | 2,011 |
| 2013 | 1,758 |
| 2014 | 1,748 |
| 2015 | 1,596 |
| 2016 | 1,408 |
| 2017 | 1,298 |
| 2018 | 1,254 |
| 2019 | 1,210 |
| 2020 | 1,133 |
| 2021 | 1,075 |
| 2022 | 1,113 |
| 2023 | 1,086 |
| 2024 | 1,161 |