Kody
Boy name · 203 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kody: 203 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 19 births in 2016.
A modern spelling variation of Cody, Kody ultimately derives from the Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning “descendant of the helpful one.” This contemporary form gained popularity across Scotland and the English-speaking world from the 1990s onward. Notable bearers include reality television personality Kody Brown, star of Sister Wives, and young adult author Kody Keplinger. While the name shares its roots with the American town of Cody, Wyoming—named after showman Buffalo Bill Cody—the Kody spelling offers a distinctive twist. Often considered a unisex name, Kody remains predominantly chosen for boys in Scotland, reflecting a broader trend towards creative respellings of established names.
Boy 21 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201619 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4956 babies
- Total births
- 203since 2004
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 8%vs prior 5y