Kody is a distinctive choice, ranked #576 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kody in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#576
US Rank #995
About the Name Kody
Kody is holding steady in the rankings at #576. It reached its peak of #502 in 2014 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Kody is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #995 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Kody
Unlikely. With around 66 UK babies named Kody per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kody in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Kody has held a stable position around #576 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #502 in 2014 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Kody is more popular in the UK (#576) than in the US (#995). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Kody include: Kody Blois — Kody Blois is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of Kings—Hants in the House of Commons as a member of the Liberal Party in the 2019...; Kody Pearson — Kody Pearson is an Australian tennis player.; Kody Andrews — Kody Andrews is a New Zealand judoka, who won the silver medal in the over-100 kg category representing his country at the 2022 Commonwealth Games..
Kody does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Kodys in the wild.
66
UK babies named Kody (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 17 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kody
Likely around 1 other Kody in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2023)
Rank · SSA official data
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Kody Blois is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of Kings—Hants in the House of Commons as a member of the Liberal Party in the 2019 Canadian federal election. After Mark Carney became Prime Minister, Blois became the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development in March 2025, and was dropped from the ministry on 13 May 2025, due to the cabinet reshuffle.
Kody Mommaerts more commonly known as Big Mo is an American entertainer and combat sports ring announcer. He is currently the official Ring Announcer for the boxing promotion BOXXER which airs on Sky Sports, and BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing which airs on Vice TV and Fuse (TV channel).
Kody Alec Clemens is an American professional baseball utility player for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies.
KODY is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to North Platte, Nebraska, United States, the station serves the North Platte area.
Kody Ray Russey is an American football lineman. He played college football for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs from 2016 to 2020 and then transferred to the Houston Cougars for 2021.