Cody
Cody is an Irish surname derived from Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning 'descendant of the helpful one' or 'cushion.' It became a popular given name in the American West, strongly associated with Buffalo Bill Cody and frontier heritage.
Current Popularity
#289 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across English-speaking countries
- •Evokes a friendly, down-to-earth personality
- •Strong association with American Western culture and Buffalo Bill Cody
- •Works well as both a given name and surname
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
290,917
Total births since 1880
1992
Peak year
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