Cody
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Helpful; Pillar
Background: The name Cody originates from the Irish surname 'Ó Cuidighthigh,' which means 'descendant of Cuidightheach,' translating to 'helpful.' Additionally, in English, it also denotes 'pillar' or 'hardy,' adding layers of meaning to its usage.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#124
Total births
296,063
Most popular decade
1990s
(443,784 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-70 ranks)
Years in Top 100
24
First recorded year
1884
Gender usage
98.3% male
1.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1884
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #971
- Peak year
- 1992
- Peak year births
- 19,875
- Peak rank
- #24
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,161
- Recent rank
- #289
Female
- First year
- 1926
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,851
- Peak year
- 1988
- Peak year births
- 253
- Peak rank
- #740
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 27
- Recent rank
- #4,873
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).