The first name Cody

In 2025, 504 boys were named Cody, making it the 102nd most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2011, with 566 births (#115).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Cody with other names.

In 2025, 1,076 boys born in the United States were named Cody, the 318th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1992, when 19,876 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

Nicknames for Cody

• Codes

• Cody Gakpo
  Dutch association football player (born 1999)
• Cody Rhodes
  American professional wrestler, born 1985
• Cody Simpson
  Australian singer, born 1997
• Cody Christian
  American actor, born 1995
• Cody Linley
  American actor, born 1989
• Cody Cameron
  American director and storyboard artist, born 1970
• Cody Fern
  Australian actor and filmmaker, born 1988
• Cody Zeller
  American basketball player (born 1992)
• Cody Walker
  American actor, born 1988
• Cody Garbrandt
  American mixed martial artist (born 1991)
• Cody Horn
  American actress, born 1988
• Cody Kasch
  American actor, born 1987

How popular is the name Cody?

In 2025, 504 boys born in England and Wales were named Cody, ranking 102nd. Its peak was 2011, with 566 births.

What are nicknames for Cody?

Common nicknames for Cody include Codes.

Is Cody a boy's or a girl's name?

Mostly a boy's name: 98% of the 297,177 US babies named Cody since 1880 were boys.

When was Cody most popular?

1992 in the United States, when 19,876 babies were named Cody, its highest rank at 24th.

How do you pronounce Cody?

Cody is /ˈkoʊdi/, 2 syllables.

What are other spellings of Cody?

Cuddihy, Cuddy, Coady, Codi, Codie and Coty.

Is Cody also a surname?

Yes. Cody is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.