Cody
Cody is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Helpful person or descendant of Cuidightheach.
Origin and history
Cody is a given name derived from the Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning 'descendant of Cuidightheach' (helpful person). Although historically more common for boys in the U.S., it has also been used for girls since the mid-20th century. Today, it remains a recognizable unisex choice, though given far less frequently to females.
Popularity in the United States
5,168 babies in the United States have been named Cody since 1880. It ranks #2406 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1941.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.5 %)
- TX (13.7 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
- FL (4.2 %)
- PA (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 38 |
| 1950-1960 | 99 |
| 1960-1970 | 162 |
| 1970-1980 | 685 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,933 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,444 |
| 2000-2010 | 412 |
| 2010-2019 | 225 |
| 2020-2029 | 160 |
Famous people named Cody
- Cody Horn: Actress, Model
- Cody Kasch: Actress
Fun facts
- Cody originated as an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Cuidighthigh or Mac Óda.
- While predominantly given to boys, Cody gained noticeable popularity as a feminine name in the United States starting in the late 1970s.