Cody

Rank 302nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Cody was 302nd most popular baby name for boys and 593rd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,130 babies were named Cody in the United States. The gender distribution for "Cody" is 97.9% male and 2.1% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,976 babies in the United States were named Cody. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Cody is around 30 to 32 years old.

The name "Cody" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Cody is Cod.

Cody Meaning & Origin

Cody is a classic Irish name that means "helpful one", evoking connotations of kindness and supportiveness.

The name Cody is described as adventurous, open-minded and spirited.

Pronunciation

Cody is pronounced co-dee in English. The name Cody has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Cody

  • The name Cody has been used for both genders in popular media; for example, it was the name of a male character in the animated series "Transformers: Rescue Bots," as well as a female character in the sitcom "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody."

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Geography

Where is the name Cody most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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