boys' name · peaked 1995

Kodey

A male given name transferred from the surname

Every Kodey since 1983 — 695 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Kodey
Peak year
1995
49 babies
All-time total
695
since 1983

The story of Kodey

Kodey is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1983, 695 American babies have been named Kodey. Its peak came in 1995, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Kodey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Kodey 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
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017 6 #11,556
2016 11 #7,405
2015 7 #10,163
2014 5 #13,176
2013 7 #10,267
2012 12 #6,855
2011 13 #6,436
2010 17 #5,375
2009 17 #5,448
2008 13 #6,615
2007 13 #6,468
2006 15 #5,682
2005 20 #4,401
2004 25 #3,705
2003 32 #3,029
2002 20 #4,130
2001 24 #3,575
2000 15 #4,934
1995 5 #14,635 44 #1,942
1990 35 #2,110
1985 8 #4,951
1980
1975
1970
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kodey mean?

A male given name transferred from the surname

How popular is the name Kodey in 2025?

Kodey did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Kodey?

695 babies have been named Kodey in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Kodey most popular?

Kodey peaked in 1995, when 49 newborns received the name.

Is Kodey a boy or girl name?

Kodey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Kodey rising or falling?

Kodey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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