Cody

Cody is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “helpful.” In 2024 it was given to 1,161 boys in the United States.

Cody at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“helpful”
Pronunciation
/ˈkəʊdi/

About the name Cody

Cody belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “helpful” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Cody first appears in Social Security records in 1884. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #24 in 1991, and in 2024 1,161 babies received the name — 290,917 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cody in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Best US rank
#24 in 1991
Peak year
1992
Babies named Cody in 2024
1,161
Total since 1880
290,917

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cody mean?

Cody means “helpful” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Cody a boy or girl name?

Cody is a boy name. In 2024, 1,161 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cody?

Cody comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Cody?

Cody first appears in US records in 1884. Its best-ever ranking was #24 in 1991, and 1,161 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Cody?

Cody is pronounced /ˈkəʊdi/ (IPA).

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