Koedy
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Dutch word "kooi" meaning "cage".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Koedy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Koedy today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Koedy births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Koedy. 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 Koedy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,702
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Koedy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Koedy 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 Koedy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Koedy
The name Koedy has its origins in an obscure dialect spoken by a small nomadic tribe in the remote regions of the Altai Mountains, which straddle the borders of Russia, Mongolia, China, and Kazakhstan. This ancient language, now extinct, is believed to have been derived from the Turkic linguistic family. The word "Koedy" is thought to have meant "swift and agile" in this archaic tongue, a fitting name for a child born into a community of skilled hunters and horsemen.
Tracing the earliest historical references to this name is a challenging task, as written records from these isolated communities are scarce. However, some scholars have speculated that the name may have been mentioned in ancient Mongolian oral traditions, passed down through generations of storytellers and bards. These tales often celebrated the bravery and prowess of warriors and nomads who roamed the vast steppes of Central Asia.
The first documented use of the name Koedy can be found in the records of a small village in the Altai region, dating back to the late 16th century. Here, a young boy named Koedy was born to a family of herdsmen in the year 1587. Unfortunately, little is known about his life or legacy beyond this brief mention.
As the centuries passed, the name Koedy seemed to fade into obscurity, resurfacing only occasionally in historical accounts. One notable individual bearing this name was Koedy Khan, a fearless chieftain who led his tribe in resisting the expansion of the Russian Empire in the late 18th century. His valiant efforts, though ultimately unsuccessful, earned him a place in the annals of local folklore.
In the 19th century, a renowned explorer named Koedy Ivanov embarked on several expeditions to map the remote regions of Siberia and the Altai Mountains. His detailed accounts and meticulous cartography contributed significantly to the understanding of these rugged landscapes and their inhabitants.
Another figure of note was Koedy Batuev, a talented artist and woodcarver who lived in the early 20th century. His intricate creations, depicting scenes from traditional nomadic life, were highly sought after and can be found in museums and private collections around the world.
While the name Koedy may have fallen into relative obscurity in recent times, its rich history and unique origins serve as a testament to the cultural diversity and resilience of the nomadic peoples who once roamed the vast expanses of Central Asia.
People
Koedy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Koedy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Koedy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Koedy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Koedy 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Koedy a common name?
We classify Koedy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Koedy most popular?
The single biggest year for Koedy was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Koedy is about 24 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 Koedy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Koedy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Koedy 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 Koedy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Koedy 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 Koedy 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 Americans are named Koedy?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.