Cody is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1587 in 1996 with 98 recorded births. This places Cody in the top 10% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 98 births ranking #1587. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 17,887 girls born was named Cody. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.