Cody Welborn

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cody Welborn — Celtic
95K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cody Welborn 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 Welborn: As a surname Amy Welborn (born 1960), American Roman Catholic author, columnist, activist, academic and public speaker Bob Welborn (1928–1997), American NASCAR Grand National (now Cup Series) driver Ira C. Welborn (1874–1956), American recipient of the Medal of Honor Jason Welborn (born 1986), British boxer Jeffrey Welborn (active from 2012), U.S. politician in the state of Montana Jerry Welborn (born 1932), American sprint canoer who competed in 1972 Summer Olympics John Welborn (representative) (1857–1907), U.S. 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: Welborn

English

As a surname Amy Welborn (born 1960), American Roman Catholic author, columnist, activist, academic and public speaker Bob Welborn (1928–1997), American NASCAR Grand National (now Cup Series) driver Ira C. Welborn (1874–1956), American recipient of the Medal of Honor Jason Welborn (born 1986), British boxer Jeffrey Welborn (active from 2012), U.S. politician in the state of Montana Jerry Welborn (born 1932), American sprint canoer who competed in 1972 Summer Olympics John Welborn (representative) (1857–1907), U.S.

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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 Welborn

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 Welborn:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Welborn?
The surname Welborn originates from English. As a surname Amy Welborn (born 1960), American Roman Catholic author, columnist, activist, academic and public speaker Bob Welborn (1928–1997), American NASCAR Grand National (now Cup Series) driver Ira C. Welborn (1874–1956), American recipient of the Medal of Honor Jason Welborn (born 1986), British boxer Jeffrey Welborn (active from 2012), U.S. politician in the state of Montana Jerry Welborn (born 1932), American sprint canoer who competed in 1972 Summer Olympics John Welborn (representative) (1857–1907), U.S.
What are the origins of the name Cody Welborn?
The name Cody Welborn combines two different traditions: the first name Cody has Celtic roots, while the surname Welborn originates from English.
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