gender neutral
Cody
helpful, pillow
About Cody
Imagine the embodiment of friendly accessibility combined with genuine character—that's what this name delivers. Cody strikes an ideal chord between casual and respectable, never too formal but never too laid-back. It's the kind of name that makes people smile slightly when they hear it, associating it with warmth and approachability. Short names often pack surprising power, and this four-letter choice certainly proves that principle. The hard consonant opening gives it punch, while the softer ending keeps it from feeling severe. It's a name that translates well from childhood through adulthood, fitting a toddler taking first steps just as comfortably as a grown man pursuing his career. Parents appreciate how it requires virtually no explanation or spelling assistance, yet it never blends into the background of overly common choices. The name suggests someone down-to-earth, reliable, and genuine—qualities most parents hope to nurture in their children.
Popularity of the Name Cody
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | #999 | ||||
| 1888 | #832 | ||||
| 1889 | #893 | ||||
| 1899 | #955 | ||||
| 1951 | #950 | ||||
| 1952 | #852 | ||||
| 1953 | #909 | ||||
| 1954 | #842 | ||||
| 1955 | #846 | ||||
| 1956 | #874 | ||||
| 1957 | #842 | ||||
| 1958 | #760 | ||||
| 1959 | #816 | ||||
| 1960 | #813 | ||||
| 1961 | #720 | ||||
| 1962 | #651 | ||||
| 1963 | #594 | ||||
| 1964 | #573 | ||||
| 1965 | #589 | ||||
| 1966 | #595 | ||||
| 1967 | #534 | ||||
| 1968 | #524 | ||||
| 1969 | #479 | ||||
| 1970 | #419 | ||||
| 1971 | #401 | ||||
| 1972 | #352 | ||||
| 1973 | #283 | ||||
| 1974 | #251 | ||||
| 1975 | #227 | ||||
| 1976 | #200 | ||||
| 1977 | #183 | ||||
| 1978 | #152 | ||||
| 1979 | #147 | ||||
| 1980 | #143 | ||||
| 1981 | #119 | ||||
| 1982 | #95 | #273 | |||
| 1983 | #81 | #294 | |||
| 1984 | #62 | #158 | |||
| 1985 | #52 | #132 | |||
| 1986 | #56 | #83 | |||
| 1987 | #49 | #84 | |||
| 1988 | #43 | #124 | |||
| 1989 | #45 | #82 | |||
| 1990 | #31 | #65 | |||
| 1991 | #24 | #42 | #342 | #29 | |
| 1992 | #24 | #69 | #255 | #24 | |
| 1993 | #24 | #77 | #278 | #26 | |
| 1994 | #25 | #69 | #305 | #32 | |
| 1995 | #26 | #39 | #286 | #31 | |
| 1996 | #31 | #44 | #262 | #38 | |
| 1997 | #36 | #384 | #44 | #266 | #45 |
| 1998 | #43 | #350 | #49 | #249 | #54 |
| 1999 | #45 | #283 | #66 | #204 | #59 |
| 2000 | #60 | #259 | #43 | #183 | #67 |
| 2001 | #64 | #233 | #47 | #165 | #71 |
| 2002 | #71 | #201 | #43 | #216 | #78 |
| 2003 | #78 | #181 | #48 | #179 | #86 |
| 2004 | #84 | #145 | #40 | #139 | #90 |
| 2005 | #96 | #120 | #38 | #150 | #109 |
| 2006 | #105 | #117 | #43 | #141 | #114 |
| 2007 | #120 | #113 | #51 | #152 | #134 |
| 2008 | #123 | #106 | #52 | #118 | #148 |
| 2009 | #135 | #108 | #54 | #108 | #164 |
| 2010 | #157 | #115 | #58 | #132 | #180 |
| 2011 | #173 | #110 | #73 | #163 | #208 |
| 2012 | #188 | #115 | #112 | #131 | #233 |
| 2013 | #214 | #116 | #120 | #147 | #242 |
| 2014 | #219 | #113 | #125 | #131 | #276 |
| 2015 | #237 | #112 | #168 | #120 | #280 |
| 2016 | #255 | #120 | #151 | #131 | #311 |
| 2017 | #278 | #128 | #271 | #158 | #317 |
| 2018 | #280 | #150 | #272 | #130 | #378 |
| 2019 | #285 | #134 | #247 | #126 | #351 |
| 2020 | #297 | #123 | #310 | #102 | #326 |
| 2021 | #312 | #123 | #264 | #106 | #340 |
| 2022 | #302 | #102 | #303 | #99 | #378 |
| 2023 | #304 | #100 | #325 | #104 | #355 |
| 2024 | #289 | #105 | #341 | #90 | #365 |
| 2025 | #318 | #96 | #93 | #362 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Cody
Names Similar to Cody
Nicknames for Cody
- Cod
- Co
- Code
Famous People Named Cody
| Cody Simpson | Australian singer-songwriter |
| Cody Bellinger | American professional baseball player |
| Cody Garbrandt | American professional mixed martial artist |
| Cody Christian | American actor |
| Cody Horn | American actress |
| Cody Linley | American actor and singer |
| Cody Rhodes | American professional wrestler |
| Cody Zeller | American professional basketball player |
| Cody Kessler | American football quarterback |
| Cody Eakin | Canadian professional ice hockey player |
| Cody Kasch | American actor |
| Cody McLeod | Canadian professional ice hockey player |
| Cody Ceci | Canadian professional ice hockey player |
| Cody Latimer | American football wide receiver |
| Cody Franson | Canadian professional ice hockey player |
| Cody Decker | American professional baseball player |
| Cody Gifford | American actor and producer |
| Cody Miller | American competitive swimmer |
| Cody Stamann | American professional mixed martial artist |
Characters Named Cody
| Cody Maverick | Character from the animated film "Surf's Up" |
| Cody Travers | Character from the "Street Fighter" video game series |
| Cody Banks | Protagonist of the film series "Agent Cody Banks" |
| Cody Hida | Character from the anime series "Digimon Adventure" |
| Cody Martin | Character from the Disney Channel series "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" |
| Cody Rhodes | Character from the television series "Arrow" |
| Cody Lambert | Character from the television series "Step by Step" |