Cody
Boy / Girl name · 1,659 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Cody: 1,659 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 79 births in 2022.
Often thought of as an anglicised form of the Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, Cody means "descendant of Cuidightheach" – a word that translates to "helpful" or "benefactor." The name also has a strong American frontier connection through William "Buffalo Bill" Cody, the legendary showman and scout, whose nickname inspired the naming of Cody, Wyoming, a town founded in his honour. More recently, the Australian singer-songwriter Cody Simpson has kept the name in the public eye. In Scotland, Cody has been a consistent, modern choice since the
Boy 31 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202279 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7069 babies
- Total births
- 1,469since 1991
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y
Girl 19 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 200119 babies
- Latest (2012)
- #6654 babies
- Total births
- 190since 1993
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 38%vs prior 5y