Cody is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4903 in 2024 with 27 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 98 births ranking #1587. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 72.4%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 59,748 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.