Cody Oakley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cody Oakley — Celtic
95K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cody Oakley is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Cody is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Cody is a name in the English language, ultimately of Irish origin. Spellings include Codi, Codie, Coedee, Kodi, Kodie, and Kody. Other variants are Coady and Codey. According to A Dictionary of First Names, Cody is "a transferred use of the Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Gaelic O'Cuidighthigh meaning 'descendant of Cuidightheach' (originally a byname for a helpful person), or of Mac Óda 'son of Óda' (a personal name of uncertain origin)". In the United States, the name Cody is often associated with the west, specifically California. The surname Oakley: Alan Oakley (journalist), English-born Australian journalist and magazine editor Alex Oakley (1926–2010), Canadian racewalker Ann Oakley (born 1944), British sociologist, feminist, and writer Annie Oakley (1860–1926), American sharpshooter and exhibition shooter Anthony Oakley (born 1981), American football player Ben Oakley (born 1988), English canoeist Berry Oakley (1948–1972), American musician, founding member of The Allman Brothers Band Bill Oakley (born 1966), American television writer; known for work on The Simpsons Bill Oakley (1964–2004), American comic book letterer Brian Oakley (19. Cody is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 95K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cody reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cody

Celtic

Cody is a name in the English language, ultimately of Irish origin. Spellings include Codi, Codie, Coedee, Kodi, Kodie, and Kody. Other variants are Coady and Codey. According to A Dictionary of First Names, Cody is "a transferred use of the Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Gaelic O'Cuidighthigh meaning 'descendant of Cuidightheach' (originally a byname for a helpful person), or of Mac Óda 'son of Óda' (a personal name of uncertain origin)". In the United States, the name Cody is often associated with the west, specifically California.

Surname: Oakley

English

Alan Oakley (journalist), English-born Australian journalist and magazine editor Alex Oakley (1926–2010), Canadian racewalker Ann Oakley (born 1944), British sociologist, feminist, and writer Annie Oakley (1860–1926), American sharpshooter and exhibition shooter Anthony Oakley (born 1981), American football player Ben Oakley (born 1988), English canoeist Berry Oakley (1948–1972), American musician, founding member of The Allman Brothers Band Bill Oakley (born 1966), American television writer; known for work on The Simpsons Bill Oakley (1964–2004), American comic book letterer Brian Oakley (19.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cody is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cody by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Cody Oakley

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cody Oakley:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cody?
The first name Cody originates from Celtic. Cody is a name in the English language, ultimately of Irish origin. Spellings include Codi, Codie, Coedee, Kodi, Kodie, and Kody. Other variants are Coady and Codey. According to A Dictionary of First Names, Cody is "a transferred use of the Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Gaelic O'Cuidighthigh meaning 'descendant of Cuidightheach' (originally a byname for a helpful person), or of Mac Óda 'son of Óda' (a personal name of uncertain origin)". In the United States, the name Cody is often associated with the west, specifically California.
When was Cody most popular?
The name Cody reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Oakley?
The surname Oakley originates from English. Alan Oakley (journalist), English-born Australian journalist and magazine editor Alex Oakley (1926–2010), Canadian racewalker Ann Oakley (born 1944), British sociologist, feminist, and writer Annie Oakley (1860–1926), American sharpshooter and exhibition shooter Anthony Oakley (born 1981), American football player Ben Oakley (born 1988), English canoeist Berry Oakley (1948–1972), American musician, founding member of The Allman Brothers Band Bill Oakley (born 1966), American television writer; known for work on The Simpsons Bill Oakley (1964–2004), American comic book letterer Brian Oakley (19.
What are the origins of the name Cody Oakley?
The name Cody Oakley combines two different traditions: the first name Cody has Celtic roots, while the surname Oakley originates from English.
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