Kody
Boy nameKody has been given to 24,641 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It peaked in 1993. In 2025, about 1 in 8,456 boys was named Kody.
Meaning & origin
Modern spelling variant of Cody.
Origin: surnames
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
24,641
Peak year
1993 (1,200 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1956
10-year trend
▼ -32%
Gender split
4% girls / 96% boys
Rank through the decades
Kody's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #350 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kody — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kody.
Sibling name ideas for Kody
Same era and popularity as Kody, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kody?
Kody has been given to 24,641 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kody peak?
Kody peaked in 1993, when 1,200 babies were given the name.
Is Kody a girl or boy name?
Kody is primarily a boy name (96% of babies named Kody are boys).
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