Kody Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kody is an American name derived from the Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning 'helper'. It evolved from Cody and gained popularity in the 20th century, influenced by media. The name is associated with a modern, youthful image and has notable figures in popular culture.
The name Kody is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest 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, Kody has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male 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 male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kody' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4781st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1395th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 354th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 443rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 866th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8110th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4097th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7752nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7259th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kody' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kody"
Pronunciation
/ˈkoʊdi/
Origin
American
Etymology
Kody is a modern variant of the name Cody, which is derived from an Irish surname, Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning 'descendant of Cuidightheach'. The name has been popularized in recent decades as a given name.
Meaning
helper
Language Evolution
Ó Cuidighthigh, Cody
Historical Usage
Kody gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, influenced by cultural references in television and popular media.
Variants & Derivatives
Cody, Kodie, Kodye
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kody is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with a youthful and adventurous spirit.
Famous People
Kody Brown, television personality, Kody Keplinger, author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kody"
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 "Kody"
"Kody" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4781st of 7552 | 39 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1395th of 10718 | 608 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 354th of 16616 | 10,322 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 443rd of 24088 | 9,495 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 866th of 23106 | 3,092 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8110th of 19264 | 73 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4097th of 27321 | 368 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7752nd of 35406 | 229 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7259th of 30306 | 190 |
Regional Popularity of "Kody" 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) |
52.43% 1540th/2937 |
- |
33.23% 1169th/3518 |
24.75% 1001st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
6.57% 242nd/3685 |
10.77% 482nd/4475 |
7.51% 390th/5194 |
5.11% 323rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.68% 352nd/4582 |
10.81% 558th/5164 |
6.97% 510th/7313 |
5.87% 438th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
22.49% 896th/3984 |
21.73% 975th/4487 |
13.00% 887th/6822 |
14.17% 889th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kody" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
83.13% 4318th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
94.65% 6922nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
94.50% 6447th/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kody"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kody" 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.