gender neutral
Kody
helpful, helpful person
About Kody
Kody brings casual confidence and easygoing charm to the naming landscape. This name suggests approachability and friendliness, someone you'd want on your team or in your corner. The alternative spelling adds modern twist to familiar territory, giving it contemporary edge while maintaining immediate recognition. Parents drawn to Kody often value practicality and warmth over formality and pretension. The two syllables make it concise and memorable, easy for everyone from grandparents to preschool teachers to handle comfortably. Kody works across various contexts—it's at home on sports fields and in science labs, in art studios and business offices. The name carries youthful energy that ages surprisingly well, growing with its bearer rather than feeling outgrown. It pairs nicely with traditional and modern middle names alike, showing flexibility in different combinations. Kody suggests someone down-to-earth and genuine, qualities that never go out of style regardless of changing trends or shifting cultural preferences. For families wanting a name that feels like a comfortable sweater—reliable, versatile, and somehow always right—Kody fits perfectly.
Popularity of the Name Kody
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | #906 | ||||
| 1979 | #998 | ||||
| 1980 | #960 | ||||
| 1981 | #868 | ||||
| 1982 | #727 | ||||
| 1983 | #676 | ||||
| 1984 | #570 | ||||
| 1985 | #501 | ||||
| 1986 | #485 | ||||
| 1987 | #418 | ||||
| 1988 | #362 | ||||
| 1989 | #355 | ||||
| 1990 | #305 | ||||
| 1991 | #271 | #304 | #219 | ||
| 1992 | #253 | #359 | #239 | ||
| 1993 | #245 | #239 | |||
| 1994 | #247 | #337 | #270 | ||
| 1995 | #258 | #256 | |||
| 1996 | #270 | #362 | #292 | ||
| 1997 | #283 | #290 | #282 | ||
| 1998 | #334 | #322 | |||
| 1999 | #357 | #310 | |||
| 2000 | #350 | #292 | |||
| 2001 | #368 | #334 | #406 | ||
| 2002 | #391 | #872 | #375 | ||
| 2003 | #413 | #898 | #349 | #584 | #460 |
| 2004 | #408 | #762 | #292 | #408 | |
| 2005 | #476 | #594 | #317 | #483 | |
| 2006 | #492 | #688 | #339 | #711 | |
| 2007 | #516 | #642 | #387 | #571 | |
| 2008 | #580 | #644 | #312 | #551 | |
| 2009 | #595 | #566 | #365 | #692 | |
| 2010 | #632 | #541 | #313 | #586 | #777 |
| 2011 | #629 | #509 | #680 | #757 | |
| 2012 | #693 | #589 | |||
| 2013 | #721 | #544 | #808 | #669 | |
| 2014 | #725 | #486 | |||
| 2015 | #770 | #517 | #484 | ||
| 2016 | #827 | #549 | |||
| 2017 | #826 | #549 | #364 | ||
| 2018 | #892 | #584 | #430 | ||
| 2019 | #832 | #549 | #430 | ||
| 2020 | #948 | #567 | #409 | ||
| 2021 | #979 | #523 | #343 | ||
| 2023 | #994 | #476 | #300 | ||
| 2022 | #637 | #384 | |||
| 2024 | #517 | #302 | |||
| 2025 | #518 | #526 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Kody
Names Similar to Kody
Nicknames for Kody
- Ko
- Kod
- Koko
- Kode
- KD
Famous People Named Kody
| Kody Brown | Reality TV personality known for "Sister Wives" |
| Kody Patten | American murderer |
| Kody Chamberlain | Comic book artist |
| Kody Klein | Canadian rugby player |
| Kody Walker | American football player |
| Kody Swanson | American racing driver |
| Kody Hightower | Country music singer |
| Kody Moffatt | Canadian figure skater |
| Kody Davidson | Australian actor |
| Kody Hoese | American baseball player |
| Kody Clemens | American baseball player |
| Kody McDonald | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Kody Funderburk | American basketball player |
| Kody Lostroh | American bull rider |
| Kody Kearl | American author |
| Kody Gibson | Australian rugby league player |
| Kody Carlson | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Kody Culp | American racing driver |
| Kody Minten | American soccer player |
Characters Named Kody
| Kody Smith | Character from the TV show "The Fosters" |
| Kody Kapow | Animated character from the show "Kody Kapow" |
| Kody Barker | Character from the novel "The Silver Eyes" |
| Kody Walker | Character from the TV series "The Wilds" |
| Kody Teller | Character from the TV series "Sons of Anarchy" |
| Kody Carlson | Character from the TV series "Blue Water High" |