Cody
- Meaning
- Surname-derived name; older meaning uncertain
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What does Cody mean?
Cody means “Surname-derived name; older meaning uncertain”.
Cody is a surname used as a given name, often connected with Irish surname history. Its oldest meaning is not securely captured by the short glosses “helpful” or “pillow” sometimes attached to it. The surname route is clearer than those conflicting interpretations.
Cody can also be a family nickname for Dakota, but that does not make all Codys Dakota names or give them Dakota’s meaning. Kody is a spelling alternative that keeps the usual English sound. The two-syllable form already feels complete in everyday use, so a family can register Cody independently without supplying a longer formal version.
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How popular is Cody?
United States · 2025Explore how often Cody is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #318 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Cody
- 1,076 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 7.9% Fewer than 2024
Cody over time
United States · Boys
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #318 | 1,076 |
| 2025 | Girls | #5,594 | 22 |
| 2024 | Boys | #289 | 1,168 |
| 2024 | Girls | #4,925 | 27 |
| 2023 | Boys | #304 | 1,086 |
| 2023 | Girls | #4,067 | 36 |
| 2022 | Boys | #302 | 1,115 |
| 2022 | Girls | #5,351 | 24 |
| 2021 | Boys | #312 | 1,076 |
| 2021 | Girls | #5,121 | 25 |
| 2020 | Boys | #297 | 1,133 |
| 2020 | Girls | #4,915 | 26 |
| 2019 | Boys | #285 | 1,212 |
| 2019 | Girls | #5,475 | 23 |
| 2018 | Boys | #280 | 1,254 |
| 2018 | Girls | #6,072 | 20 |
| 2017 | Boys | #278 | 1,298 |
| 2017 | Girls | #4,504 | 31 |
| 2016 | Boys | #255 | 1,409 |
| 2016 | Girls | #7,337 | 16 |
| 2015 | Boys | #237 | 1,596 |
| 2015 | Girls | #5,506 | 24 |
| 2014 | Boys | #219 | 1,748 |
| 2014 | Girls | #5,055 | 27 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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