UK name, mostly boys
Codi
A modern invented name likely derived from a diminutive of Codrina.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 214 girls.
Codi is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Codi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2263, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 22 births.
This profile covers 284 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 45% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 319 living people in the UK are called Codi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Codi ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 22 boys were registered as Codi.
- • Codi ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #375 in 2011.
- • Codi is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 319 living people in the UK are estimated to have Codi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 57.0% of Codi registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2263
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2006
22 births
Estimated living
319
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Codi
In England and Wales birth records, Codi has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 57.0% of registrations are for boys and 43.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Codi registered for boys
- Ranked #2,263 in 2024
- 10 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2006 (22 births)
Codi registered for girls
- Ranked #4,103 in 2015
- 5 girls registered in 2015
- Peak: 2004 (21 births)
Meaning
What does Codi mean?
The name Codi is believed to have its origins in the Welsh language, where it is derived from the Welsh word "cod," which means "wood" or "forest." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with people who lived in or near wooded areas.
Codi is also thought to have roots in the Old English language, where it was spelled as "Codda" and was a name given to someone who resided in a hut or small dwelling. In this context, the name may have been a descriptive term referring to a person's living situation or occupation.
While there are no clear historical references to the name Codi in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is known that similar spellings and variants of the name have been used throughout history in various cultures and regions.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Codi can be found in the annals of medieval England, where a person named Codi de Wulfhyll is mentioned in the Domesday Book, a historical record compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror.
In the 12th century, a Welsh prince named Codi ap Rhys was a prominent figure and leader in the Kingdom of Deheubarth, which covered parts of present-day Wales and England. He played a significant role in the struggles against the Norman invaders during that period.
Another notable figure with the name Codi was Codi Riario, an Italian Renaissance prelate and cardinal who lived in the 15th century. He was a prominent patron of the arts and commissioned works from renowned artists such as Botticelli and Perugino.
In the 16th century, Codi Carafa was an Italian nobleman and military leader who served as a commander in the Papal armies during the Italian Wars. He was known for his bravery and military prowess.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Codi Dellinger was a German-American artist and painter who specialized in portraiture and landscape painting. He was born in 1836 and is remembered for his contributions to the art scene in the United States during that time.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Codi, showcasing its use and significance across different cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Codi over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Codi in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Codi, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 22 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Codi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Codi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2550 | 40 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1878 | 125 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1637 | 106 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2455 | 13 | 3 |
Geography
Where Codi is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Codi. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Codi ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #375 in 2011.
Across the UK
Codi in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#605 in 2021
8 years of NRS records, 34 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#375 in 2011
1 years of NISRA records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Codi
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Codi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Codi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Codi was ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Codi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 22 babies registered as Codi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Codi?
A modern invented name likely derived from a diminutive of Codrina.
How many people are called Codi in the UK?
A total of 284 babies have been registered as Codi across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 34 more in Scotland and 3 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Codi most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Codi ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #375 in 2011. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.