Kodiak
Every Kodiak since 1988 — 791 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kodiak
Kodiak is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,905 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 791 American babies have been named Kodiak. Its peak came in 2019, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kodiak stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kodiak year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3,905 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,855 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,948 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,189 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,153 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,873 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,027 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,139 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3,555 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,053 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,635 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,469 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,900 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,394 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,102 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,156 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,519 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,829 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,123 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,965 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,899 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,353 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,210 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,986 |
| 2001 | 15 | #5,034 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,310 |
| 1995 | 23 | #3,061 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,844 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kodiak in 2025?
Kodiak ranked #3,905 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kodiak?
791 babies have been named Kodiak in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kodiak most popular?
Kodiak peaked in 2019, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Kodiak a boy or girl name?
Kodiak is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kodiak rising or falling?
Kodiak is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.