Kodie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kodie is a modern English variant derived from the Gaelic surname Mac Óda, meaning 'son of Óda'. It has evolved from historical forms such as Cody and Mac Óda, reflecting a path through Irish and Norse influences. The name conveys traits of support and comfort, although it does not have biblical relevance. Kodie's popularity surged in the late 20th century, leading to its contemporary image as a creative and unique choice.
The name Kodie is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kodie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kodie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7683rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2025th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2894th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5293rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12490th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3834th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4397th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4265th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kodie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kodie"
Pronunciation
/ˈkoʊdi/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Kodie is a modern variant of the name Cody, which originally comes from the Irish surname Mac Óda, meaning 'son of Óda'. The name Óda itself is derived from the Old Norse name Kódi, which means 'pillow' or 'cushion'.
Meaning
helper, cushion
Language Evolution
Mac Óda, Cody, Kodie
Historical Usage
Kodie gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a trendy variation of Cody.
Variants & Derivatives
Cody, Kody, Codi
Modern Popularity & Image
Kodie is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Kodie Shane, an American rapper and singer., Kodie Williams, a notable athlete.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kodie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kodie"
"Kodie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7683rd of 10718 | 20 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2025th of 16616 | 540 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2894th of 24088 | 577 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5293rd of 23106 | 210 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12490th of 19264 | 25 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3834th of 27321 | 403 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4397th of 35406 | 494 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4265th of 30306 | 404 |
Regional Popularity of "Kodie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
37.18% 1370th/3685 |
53.68% 2402nd/4475 |
59.30% 3080th/5194 |
38.90% 2457th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
61.50% 2818th/4582 |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
60.11% 4396th/7313 |
55.04% 4108th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Kodie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
69.48% 3609th/5194 |
61.80% 3904th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
64.34% 4705th/7313 |
87.11% 6501st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
63.03% 4300th/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kodie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kodie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.