Will my child share the name Codey with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Codey per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Codey in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Codey becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Codey is declining: down 1,270 places since 2019, to #3,256 in 2025. It peaked at #567 in 2007.

Is Codey a good choice for a distinctive name?

Codey is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Codey a popular baby name in the United States?

Codey does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Codey is a distinctive choice, ranked #3256 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Codey in their class.

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About the Name Codey

Codey has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1269 places in five years. It was most popular in 2007 at #567 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Codey is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Codey in their class.