Cody Boy

Popularity: #302 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KOH-dee //ˈkoʊdi//

Origin: Irish; English

Meaning: Irish: 'helper'; English: 'descendant of the warrior'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cody has its roots in the Irish surname "Ó Cuidighthigh," which means "descendant of Cuidightheach," a personal name that is believed to derive from the word "cuidightheach," meaning "helpful" or "benefactor." The name was anglicized over time, and its transition into a given name occurred in the 19th century, particularly in the United States. The surname was brought to America by Irish immigrants, where it began to be adopted as a first name, reflecting a broader trend of using surnames as first names in English-speaking cultures.

Historically, the name gained prominence through figures such as William Frederick Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill, who was a significant figure in American history during the late 19th century. Buffalo Bill's Wild West shows popularized the image of the American frontier and contributed to the cultural mythology surrounding the West.

His influence in the late 1800s helped to cement the name Cody in the American consciousness, associating it with themes of adventure and rugged individualism. Cody has also been associated with various cultural representations, including literature and film, where characters named Cody often embody traits of bravery and resourcefulness.

The name's connection to the American West and its historical figures has given it a sense of rugged charm and a spirit of exploration. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Cody" have emerged, but the name itself has maintained a strong identity throughout its history.

Overall, Cody reflects a blend of Irish heritage and American cultural significance, illustrating the evolution of names as they adapt to new linguistic and cultural landscapes.

Famous people named Cody

In this section, you will find notable people named Cody. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Cody who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Cody who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Cody Simpson is a singer and actor best known for iYiYi, Surfboard, and his role on The Masked Singer.

Cody Rhodes is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE and AEW, and for being a two-time WWE Tag Team Champion.

Cody Garbrandt is a mixed martial artist best known for being the former UFC Bantamweight Champion and his fights in the UFC.

Cody Bellinger is a professional baseball player best known for playing with the Los Angeles Dodgers and winning the National League MVP award.

Cody McFadyen is an author best known for his FBI thriller series featuring the character Smoky Barrett.

Fictional characters named Cody

The following list of fictional characters named Cody is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

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Cody is a fictional character from the animated TV series Total Drama. He is a contestant known for his crush on Gwen and his comedic personality.

Cody is a fictional character from the video game series Dead Rising. He is a survivor in the zombie apocalypse who provides assistance to the main protagonist, Frank West.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Cody, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ColtonCameronCarterCalebConnorChase

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Cody. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ColbyCoryCaseyKadenKellanKieranCyrusCaden

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cody was first seen in the United States in 1884.

Cody has ranked as high as #32 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Cody has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Cody is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cody was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cody.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,098 1,076 22
2024 1,195 1,168 27
2023 1,122 1,086 36
2022 1,139 1,115 24
2021 1,101 1,076 25
2020 1,159 1,133 26
2019 1,235 1,212 23
2018 1,274 1,254 20
2017 1,329 1,298 31
2016 1,425 1,409 16
2015 1,620 1,596 24
2014 1,775 1,748 27
2013 1,777 1,758 19
2012 2,033 2,011 22
2011 2,197 2,177 20
2010 2,470 2,447 23
2009 3,027 3,006 21
2008 3,533 3,509 24
2007 3,597 3,562 35
2006 4,135 4,106 29
2005 4,555 4,529 26
2004 5,184 5,125 59
2003 5,446 5,400 46
2002 5,990 5,939 51
2001 6,642 6,575 67
2000 7,186 7,132 54
1999 7,911 7,864 47
1998 8,880 8,810 70
1997 10,376 10,296 80
1996 13,052 12,954 98
1995 15,707 15,566 141
1994 17,755 17,589 166
1993 19,332 19,152 180
1992 20,079 19,876 203
1991 19,210 18,980 230
1990 15,628 15,399 229
1989 11,013 10,823 190
1988 10,836 10,583 253
1987 8,902 8,675 227
1986 7,141 6,934 207
1985 7,328 7,096 232
1984 5,418 5,209 209
1983 3,656 3,505 151
1982 3,391 3,180 211
1981 2,473 2,328 145
1980 2,064 1,956 108
1979 2,009 1,851 158
1978 1,841 1,683 158
1977 1,330 1,266 64
1976 1,156 1,098 58
1975 953 899 54
1974 843 800 43
1973 691 651 40
1972 523 484 39
1971 447 410 37
1970 415 381 34
1969 280 255 25
1968 226 210 16
1967 207 194 13
1966 173 159 14
1965 179 167 12
1964 211 191 20
1963 190 175 15
1962 154 141 13
1961 126 113 13
1960 109 88 21
1959 97 87 10
1958 108 95 13
1957 91 80 11
1956 86 73 13
1955 87 75 12
1954 85 74 11
1953 70 62 8
1952 76 67 9
1951 54 54 0
1950 54 42 12
1949 38 31 7
1948 49 43 6
1947 38 33 5
1946 36 28 8
1945 34 27 7
1944 29 29 0
1943 28 23 5
1942 18 18 0
1941 23 23 0
1940 19 19 0
1939 20 20 0
1938 21 21 0
1937 22 22 0
1936 23 23 0
1935 13 13 0
1934 28 23 5
1933 17 17 0
1932 15 15 0
1931 25 25 0
1930 20 20 0
1929 12 12 0
1928 17 17 0
1927 17 17 0
1926 24 19 5
1925 8 8 0
1924 18 18 0
1923 28 28 0
1922 22 22 0
1921 28 28 0
1920 24 24 0
1919 23 23 0
1918 24 24 0
1917 26 26 0
1916 18 18 0
1915 15 15 0
1914 13 13 0
1913 9 9 0
1912 13 13 0
1911 7 7 0
1910 8 8 0
1909 6 6 0
1906 5 5 0
1899 6 6 0
1897 5 5 0
1889 6 6 0
1888 7 7 0
1884 5 5 0

Top States for Cody (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 161
14%
TX 107
9%
FL 65
6%
NY 51
4%
PA 45
4%
WA 40
4%
VA 35
3%
MA 35
3%
MO 33
3%
NC 33
3%
CO 33
3%
OH 31
3%
IL 31
3%
MI 31
3%
NJ 29
3%
AZ 28
2%
GA 27
2%
TN 24
2%
UT 23
2%
IN 23
2%
CT 20
2%
WI 16
1%
KS 15
1%
OK 15
1%
MD 15
1%
LA 14
1%
IA 14
1%
AL 14
1%
ID 13
1%
KY 12
1%
OR 12
1%
SC 12
1%
MN 12
1%
WV 9
1%
NV 8
1%
MS 7
1%
AR 7
1%
MT 6
1%
ND 6
1%
ME 6
1%
NE 6
1%
SD 6
1%
NH 6
1%
NM 5
0%