Coda
Coda is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Tail or concluding passage.
Origin and history
Coda is a modern given name taken directly from the Italian musical term, which refers to a concluding passage of a piece. It has seen increased use in the United States in recent years, particularly appealing to parents looking for rhythmic, word-based names. Its usage remains relatively rare but is steadily rising.
Popularity in the United States
968 babies in the United States have been named Coda since 1880. It ranks #3713 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1635.
States where it is most popular
- TX (56.8 %)
- CA (29.5 %)
- OK (8 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 75 |
| 2000-2010 | 240 |
| 2010-2019 | 339 |
| 2020-2029 | 292 |
Fun facts
- In music theory, a coda brings a movement or piece to a definitive finish, derived from the Latin word for tail.
- The name has gained modern popularity partly through creative word-name trends in North America.