Coedy
Welsh name meaning "son of the fortunate one" or "wealthy".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Coedy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Coedy today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Coedy births was 1998 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Coedy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Coedy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1998
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#8,668
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Coedy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Coedy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Coedy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Coedy
The name Coedy has its origins in the ancient Welsh language and culture, dating back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Welsh word "coed," meaning "woods" or "forest," suggesting a connection to nature and the great outdoors.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Coedy can be found in the 12th-century Welsh epic poem, "The Mabinogion," where it appears as the name of a minor character. This literary reference illustrates the name's deep roots in Welsh tradition and folklore.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Coedy ap Rhys was mentioned in historical records as a prominent landowner and chieftain in the region of Glamorgan, Wales. His influential status at the time indicates that the name Coedy held a certain level of prestige and significance.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned Welsh poet named Coedy Dafydd (1530-1592) gained recognition for his works celebrating the beauty of the Welsh landscape and the rich cultural heritage of his homeland. His literary contributions helped preserve the name's connection to the natural world.
In the 18th century, Coedy Griffith (1722-1790) was a respected Welsh clergyman and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Welsh language and literature. His dedication to preserving the cultural legacy of Wales further solidified the name's association with Welsh identity.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, Coedy Jones (1912-1988) was a prominent Welsh artist known for his vibrant landscape paintings depicting the rugged beauty of the Welsh countryside. His artwork captured the essence of the name's connection to nature and the great outdoors.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the name Coedy. While not an exhaustive list, it highlights the name's enduring presence and its deep-rooted ties to the Welsh language, culture, and natural surroundings.
People
Coedy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Coedy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Coedy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Coedy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Coedy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Coedy a common name?
We classify Coedy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Coedy most popular?
The single biggest year for Coedy was 1998, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Coedy is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Coedy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Coedy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Coedy in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Coedy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Coedy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Coedy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Coedy?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.