Cody
Cody is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Helpful; son of Oda.
Origin and history
Cody originated as an Irish surname derived from Mac Óda, meaning 'son of Oda' or 'helpful'. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as a Given name. It remains a recognizable, classic western-tinged American choice.
Popularity in the United States
292,009 babies in the United States have been named Cody since 1880. It ranks #126 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #304.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.6 %)
- CA (8.4 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
- FL (4.2 %)
- PA (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 18 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 156 |
| 1920-1930 | 193 |
| 1930-1940 | 199 |
| 1940-1950 | 274 |
| 1950-1960 | 709 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,693 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,523 |
| 1980-1990 | 60,289 |
| 1990-2000 | 146,486 |
| 2000-2010 | 48,883 |
| 2010-2019 | 16,910 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,654 |
Famous people named Cody
- Cody Rhodes: Wrestler, Actor
- Cody Simpson: Singer, Swimmer
- Cody Bellinger: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- The popularity of the name in the U.S. was partly inspired by Buffalo Bill Cody, a famous figure of the American Old West.
- Cody reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1990s, frequently ranking in the top 20 boys' names.