Cody is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #289 in 2024 with 1,161 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 12,953 births ranking #31. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 91.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,477 boys born was named Cody. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Cody is a relaxed, familiar boys' name usually traced through Irish surname history. It has been popular for decades because it feels easygoing, modern, and straightforward.
The name grew strongly in the United States in the late twentieth century. Western and frontier-style associations have also helped shape its image in modern naming.