Kodey
Kodey is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Helper or helpful person.
Origin and history
Kodey is a modern spelling variant of the name Cody, which derives from the Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning descendant of Cuidightheach (helper). It has been historically used as a masculine given name in the United States, peaking in usage during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a rare alternative spelling of a familiar classic name.
Popularity in the United States
684 babies in the United States have been named Kodey since 1880. It ranks #3992 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (68.4 %)
- PA (31.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 68 |
| 1990-2000 | 344 |
| 2000-2010 | 194 |
| 2010-2019 | 78 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Kodey originated as a modern American phonetic variation of Cody, swapping the initial 'C' for a 'K'.
- The name saw its highest concentration of recorded usage in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s.