Unisex · #2,506 in 2026

Coda

Current Rank
#2,506
Peak Rank
#2,238 (2024)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
+23%
👧 Girl peak #4,417 (193 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,238 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1924
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#2238
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
39
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1916
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#4417
Peak Rank
193
Total Count
19
Years Active

The Story of Coda

As a girl name

Coda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 19 Codas were born — ranking #6,166 that year. As of 2026, Coda ranks #7,386 for girls with 14 births, gradually falling (-7%). In total, more than 193 Codas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Coda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1924, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 56 Codas were born — ranking #2,435 that year. As of 2026, Coda ranks #2,506 for boys with 54 births, rising sharply (+23% over the past five years). In total, more than 1K Codas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Coda

Phonetically similar names — useful when Coda is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Coda

What does the name Coda mean?
Coda is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1924. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Coda in 2026?
In 2026, Coda ranks #2,506 among boys' names in the U.S., with 54 babies given the name that year.
When was Coda most popular?
Coda reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #2,238 that year with 56 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Coda most popular?
Coda has historically been most popular in Oklahoma, Florida, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Coda.
Is Coda a unisex name?
Yes — Coda is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 16% of Codas assigned female and 84% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Coda?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Coda include Avinash, Nosson, Izik. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Coda

Coda is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1924 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Coda's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #2,238. Use the chart and map above to compare Coda's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.