Codi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Codi is derived from the Old Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning 'helpful' or 'beneficial'. It evolved through Middle English as Cody and has become popular as a modern unisex name. Codi is associated with positive traits such as creativity and youthfulness. There are no biblical connections to the name.
The name Codi is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Codi has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Codi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7263rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1198th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3009th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5081st out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3225th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1284th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3208th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3842nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Codi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Codi"
Pronunciation
/ˈkoʊdi/
Origin
English
Etymology
Codi is a modern spelling of the name Cody, which is derived from the Old Irish surname 'Ó Cuidighthigh', meaning 'descendant of Cuidightheach', a personal name meaning 'helpful' or 'beneficial'.
Meaning
helpful, beneficial
Language Evolution
Ó Cuidighthigh (Old Irish), Cody (Middle English), Codi (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Codi gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unisex name, particularly in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Cody, Kody, Codi
Modern Popularity & Image
Codi is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with youthfulness and creativity.
Famous People
Codi Miller-McIntyre, American professional basketball player, Codi B. Jones, American artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Codi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Codi"
"Codi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7263rd of 10718 | 24 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1198th of 16616 | 1,215 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3009th of 24088 | 547 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5081st of 23106 | 223 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3225th of 19264 | 338 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1284th of 27321 | 1,943 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3208th of 35406 | 773 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3842nd of 30306 | 474 |
Regional Popularity of "Codi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
24.61% 907th/3685 |
26.99% 1208th/4475 |
30.32% 1575th/5194 |
30.54% 1929th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
53.30% 2442nd/4582 |
59.47% 3071st/5164 |
49.04% 3586th/7313 |
57.18% 4267th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
70.54% 4812th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Codi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
70.58% 2483rd/3518 |
74.26% 3003rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
33.03% 1217th/3685 |
53.41% 2390th/4475 |
24.57% 1276th/5194 |
26.09% 1648th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
39.85% 2914th/7313 |
63.37% 4729th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
47.39% 3233rd/6822 |
73.34% 4603rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Codi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Codi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.