Cody is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #995 in 2008 with 31 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 116 births ranking #315. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 72.8%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 10,186 girls 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.