Is Kodi a boy's or girl's name?

Kodi is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 3,247 recorded births.

When was Kodi most popular?

Kodi reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 244 births that year. It is currently ranked #1192 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Kodi?

Kodi is currently ranked #1192 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 3,770 babies since 1967.

Kodi

An uncommon Irish pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysIrishRising fast Also a pet name

#1192▼ 152in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Kodi is a girl's and boy's baby name of Irish origin, a feminine spelling variant of Cody or Kody, from the Irish Gaelic Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning 'helpful one.'

The I ending feminizes this traditionally male surname name, following the naming trend of adapting popular boy names for girls with softer spellings. Kodi carries the same easygoing, friendly energy as Cody while presenting a more distinctly female visual identity. It's casual, approachable, and has a laid-back confidence.

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Popularity Over Time

Kodi climbed 1684 spots in the last 20 years — from #2876 to #1192.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kodi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	908	#1338	—
2010s	912	#2130	▲
2000s	645	#2656	▼
1990s	724	#2012	▲
1980s	413	#2551	▲
1970s	161	#4362	▲
1960s	7	#5737	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(55 years, 1967–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kodi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	198	#1192	-46 (-18.9%)
2023	244	#1040	+29 (13.5%)
2022	215	#1136	+70 (48.3%)
2021	145	#1478	+39 (36.8%)
2020	106	#1845	+6 (6.0%)
2019	100	#1952	-10 (-9.1%)
2018	110	#1845	+15 (15.8%)
2017	95	#2064	-8 (-7.8%)
2016	103	#1948	+14 (15.7%)
2015	89	#2147	+8 (9.9%)
2014	81	#2298	-6 (-6.9%)
2013	87	#2164	0
2012	87	#2175	+9 (11.5%)
2011	78	#2383	-4 (-4.9%)
2010	82	#2327	+9 (12.3%)
2009	73	#2557	-9 (-11.0%)
2008	82	#2371	+32 (64.0%)
2007	50	#3361	-10 (-16.7%)
2006	60	#2905	-3 (-4.8%)
2005	63	#2691	+7 (12.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Kodi as a Boy's Name

Kodi is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 3,247 recorded births since 1974.

#1751

Current rank

3,247

Total births

2022

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Kodi be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Kodi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1192. As a boy's name, it ranks #1751.

Kodi has two lives

Kodi, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1967–2024) · Methodology