Kodi
Every Kodi since 1967 — 7,281 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kodi
Kodi is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,304 in 2025 with 171 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 7,281 American babies have been named Kodi — about 54% girls and 46% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 354 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kodi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kodi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 171 | #1,304 | 89 | #1,801 |
| 2024 | 198 | #1,200 | 94 | #1,757 |
| 2023 | 244 | #1,041 | 103 | #1,667 |
| 2022 | 215 | #1,137 | 139 | #1,348 |
| 2021 | 147 | #1,465 | 113 | #1,548 |
| 2020 | 106 | #1,845 | 99 | #1,627 |
| 2019 | 100 | #1,955 | 125 | #1,411 |
| 2018 | 110 | #1,846 | 107 | #1,572 |
| 2017 | 95 | #2,064 | 80 | #1,850 |
| 2016 | 103 | #1,949 | 57 | #2,319 |
| 2015 | 90 | #2,134 | 56 | #2,337 |
| 2014 | 81 | #2,299 | 58 | #2,288 |
| 2013 | 87 | #2,164 | 48 | #2,551 |
| 2012 | 87 | #2,176 | 44 | #2,744 |
| 2011 | 78 | #2,383 | 48 | #2,570 |
| 2010 | 82 | #2,327 | 43 | #2,812 |
| 2009 | 73 | #2,557 | 64 | #2,131 |
| 2008 | 82 | #2,371 | 57 | #2,308 |
| 2007 | 50 | #3,361 | 60 | #2,227 |
| 2006 | 60 | #2,905 | 58 | #2,217 |
| 2005 | 63 | #2,691 | 57 | #2,152 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,876 | 60 | #2,011 |
| 2003 | 61 | #2,623 | 54 | #2,093 |
| 2002 | 63 | #2,513 | 71 | #1,673 |
| 2001 | 77 | #2,139 | 75 | #1,595 |
| 2000 | 60 | #2,527 | 89 | #1,405 |
| 1995 | 83 | #1,755 | 106 | #1,105 |
| 1990 | 79 | #1,819 | 62 | #1,427 |
| 1985 | 33 | #2,833 | 27 | #2,102 |
| 1980 | 28 | #3,099 | 26 | #2,086 |
| 1975 | 19 | #3,570 | 7 | #4,576 |
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Famous people named Kodi
- Kodi Smit-McPhee Actor · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kodi in 2025?
Kodi ranked #1,304 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 171 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kodi?
7,281 babies have been named Kodi in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kodi most popular?
Kodi peaked in 2022, when 354 newborns received the name.
Is Kodi a boy or girl name?
Kodi is used for both: about 54% of babies named Kodi have been girls and 46% boys.
Is the name Kodi rising or falling?
Kodi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kodi?
Well-known people named Kodi include Kodi Smit-McPhee (actor).