Coda
Every Coda since 1916 — 1,144 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Coda
Coda is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,650 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 1,144 American babies have been named Coda — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Coda stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Coda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,986 | 49 | #2,650 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,675 | 56 | #2,447 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,730 | 41 | #3,016 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,642 | 54 | #2,525 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,229 | 44 | #2,829 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,514 | 48 | #2,626 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,234 | 43 | #2,866 |
| 2018 | — | — | 37 | #3,114 |
| 2017 | — | — | 38 | #3,077 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,073 | 38 | #3,071 |
| 2015 | — | — | 29 | #3,705 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,145 | 37 | #3,046 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,136 | 30 | #3,513 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,741 | 34 | #3,243 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,390 | 38 | #3,005 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,789 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,024 | 26 | #3,938 |
| 2008 | — | — | 28 | #3,757 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,290 | 28 | #3,704 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,554 | 18 | #4,898 |
| 2005 | — | — | 36 | #2,911 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,563 | 51 | #2,248 |
| 2003 | — | — | 23 | #3,748 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,156 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,470 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,631 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,190 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,415 | 7 | #6,535 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,712 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Coda in 2025?
Coda ranked #2,650 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Coda?
1,144 babies have been named Coda in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Coda most popular?
Coda peaked in 2024, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Coda a boy or girl name?
Coda is used for both: about 15% of babies named Coda have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Coda rising or falling?
Coda is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.