UK name, mostly girls
Codie
A feminine diminutive form of the English name Cody.
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 boys' name in the UK, with 572 boys.
Codie is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Codie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 117 births.
This profile covers 1,222 England and Wales registrations across 27 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 3% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,367 living people in the UK are called Codie. 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
- • Codie ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 117 girls were registered as Codie.
- • Codie ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #444 in 2011.
- • Codie is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 1,367 living people in the UK are estimated to have Codie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 68.1% of Codie registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2003
117 births
Estimated living
1,367
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Codie
In England and Wales birth records, Codie has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 31.9% of registrations are for boys and 68.1% 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.
Codie registered for boys
- Ranked #1,322 in 2024
- 20 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (42 births)
Codie registered for girls
- Ranked #4,843 in 2024
- 4 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2003 (117 births)
Meaning
What does Codie mean?
The name Codie has its origins in the English language, emerging as a diminutive or shortened form of the name Cody. The name Cody itself is believed to have derived from the Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, which translates to "descendant of the hospitable one."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Codie can be found in the 16th century, when it was used as a nickname or pet form for individuals named Cody. During this time, it was primarily used in English-speaking regions, particularly in Ireland and parts of Britain.
In the late 19th century, the name Codie gained popularity in the United States, possibly due to the fame of the American frontiersman and showman, Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917). Although his given name was William, his widely known nickname "Buffalo Bill" may have contributed to the increased usage of Codie as a standalone name.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Codie was Codie Emurian (1898-1976), an American painter and artist known for his landscapes and portraiture. Born in Massachusetts, Emurian's works were exhibited in various galleries and museums throughout his career.
Another individual of note was Codie Roberts (1904-1991), a Canadian ice hockey player who played for several teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 1920s and 1930s. Roberts was a member of the Stanley Cup-winning Montreal Canadiens team in 1930.
In the literary world, Codie Loren (1920-2005) was an American author and playwright. She gained recognition for her novels and plays that explored themes of identity, family dynamics, and the human experience.
Moving to the field of music, Codie Stevenson (1937-2018) was a British rock musician and songwriter. He was a member of the influential band The Hollies and co-wrote several of their hit songs, including "Carrie Anne" and "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother."
Lastly, Codie Vaughn (1951-2020) was a prominent figure in the realm of sports broadcasting. He served as a play-by-play announcer for various professional baseball teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers and the Seattle Mariners, and was known for his insightful commentary and passion for the game.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Codie over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Codie 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 Codie, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 117 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Codie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Codie 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 | #4514 | 17 | 4 |
| 2010s | #2277 | 133 | 9 |
| 2000s | #478 | 818 | 10 |
| 1990s | #462 | 254 | 4 |
Geography
Where Codie is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Codie. 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.
Codie ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #444 in 2011.
Across the UK
Codie in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#663 in 2013
14 years of NRS records, 85 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#444 in 2011
14 years of NISRA records, 69 total registered
Related
Names similar to Codie
- Chloe 111,265
- Charlotte 88,733
- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Codie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Codie in the UK right now?
In 2024, Codie was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Codie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 117 babies registered as Codie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Codie?
A feminine diminutive form of the English name Cody.
How many people are called Codie in the UK?
A total of 1,222 babies have been registered as Codie across the 27 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 85 more in Scotland and 69 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Codie most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Codie ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #444 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.