boys' name · peaked 1992

Codey

Every Codey since 1972 — 3,247 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#12,410
among boys
Babies in 2025
5
named Codey
Peak year
1992
230 babies
All-time total
3,247
since 1972

The story of Codey

Codey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,410 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1972, 3,247 American babies have been named Codey. Its peak came in 1992, when 230 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Codey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Codey year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 5 #12,410
2024 8 #9,158
2023
2022
2021 7 #9,929
2020 5 #12,409
2019 15 #5,869
2018 11 #7,219
2017 7 #9,890
2016 20 #4,812
2015 14 #6,056
2014 19 #4,911
2013 14 #5,982
2012 21 #4,566
2011 26 #3,907
2010 23 #4,259
2009 31 #3,488
2008 55 #2,351
2007 49 #2,538
2006 65 #2,041
2005 51 #2,303
2004 57 #2,079
2003 67 #1,786
2002 98 #1,347
2001 70 #1,660
2000 107 #1,242
1995 6 #12,096 198 #764
1990 161 #800
1985 40 #1,599
1980 8 #4,570
1975 6 #4,909
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Codey in 2025?

Codey ranked #12,410 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Codey?

3,247 babies have been named Codey in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Codey most popular?

Codey peaked in 1992, when 230 newborns received the name.

Is Codey a boy or girl name?

Codey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Codey rising or falling?

Codey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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