NAME PROFILE
Cody
Cody is an English name derived from an Irish surname meaning 'helpful' or 'cushion'. It conveys a sense of strength and reliability, often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 297,177 |
| Gender | Male (97% / 3%) |
| Peak year | 1992 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1918 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 24%TX — 24%WA — 17%IL — 17%MI — 17%
Notable People
Cody Simpson (Singer, Actor, and Dancer) · Cody Rhodes (Professional Wrestler) · Cody Garbrandt (Mixed Martial Artist) · Cody Kioski (Fictional Character from *The Last Guardian*) · Cody Bellinger (Professional Baseball Player)
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