Kody
Modern spelling variant of Cody.
Every Kody since 1956 — 24,641 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kody
Kody is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,070 in 2025 with 202 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 24,641 American babies have been named Kody. Its peak came in 1993, when 1,200 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 Kody stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kody 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 | 19 | #6,231 | 202 | #1,070 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,057 | 197 | #1,098 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,291 | 222 | #994 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,478 | 194 | #1,106 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,031 | 227 | #979 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,080 | 232 | #948 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,954 | 271 | #832 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,382 | 243 | #892 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,963 | 270 | #826 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,806 | 275 | #827 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,235 | 310 | #770 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,881 | 331 | #725 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,376 | 324 | #721 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,097 | 341 | #693 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,008 | 372 | #629 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,107 | 385 | #632 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,349 | 434 | #595 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,955 | 443 | #580 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,267 | 507 | #516 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,338 | 525 | #492 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,559 | 527 | #476 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,208 | 638 | #408 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,190 | 625 | #413 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,278 | 665 | #391 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,484 | 721 | #368 |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,726 | 783 | #350 |
| 1995 | 34 | #3,324 | 1,092 | #258 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,758 | 833 | #305 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,355 | 303 | #501 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,762 | 88 | #960 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,808 | 40 | #1,392 |
| 1970 | — | — | 21 | #1,963 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,154 | 7 | #3,414 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kody mean?
Modern spelling variant of Cody.
How popular is the name Kody in 2025?
Kody ranked #1,070 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 202 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kody?
24,641 babies have been named Kody in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kody most popular?
Kody peaked in 1993, when 1,200 newborns received the name.
Is Kody a boy or girl name?
Kody is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kody rising or falling?
Kody is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.