How Many People Are Named Cody?

296,063

people in the United States are named Cody

1 in 1,131 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#261

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0884%

Of US population

Peak Year

1992

20,078 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, Irish
Pronunciation: KO-dee
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the Gaelic surname Ó Cuidighthigh, which means "descendant of CUIDIGHTHEACH". A famous bearer of the surname was the American frontiersman and showman Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917).

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.7%
Male
98.3%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 29.6 years old

Young (<30) 145,813
49.3%
Adult (30–60) 147,953
50%
Senior (>60) 2,297
0.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1884 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 28,035
California 24,454
Ohio 13,913
Florida 12,070
Pennsylvania 11,137
Michigan 10,483
Illinois 9,768
New York 8,531
Indiana 8,360
Missouri 8,265

💡 Fun Facts About "Cody"

  • 1,188 babies were named Cody in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1992
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1884
  • Most popular in Texas

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