Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Cody.
National Rank (2025)
#318
All-Time Peak Rank
#24 (1991)
Total U.S. Births
292,009
Unisex Distribution98.3% Boy / 1.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Cody Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Cody
According to SSA data, Cody achieved its highest historical rank of #24 in 1991. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1992 with 19,876 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 32.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 117 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Cody scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-32.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record19,876Births in 1992
Years in Top 100
24yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
117Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:18
1890s:11
1900s:11
1910s:156
1920s:193
1930s:199
1940s:274
1950s:709
1960s:1,693
1970s:9,523
1980s:60,289
1990s:146,486
2000s:48,883
2010s:16,910
2020s:6,654
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCo-dy
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
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