Holding steady, #3,848 for boys today.
Popularity of Kodiak since 1988
Babies named Kodiak per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 166 |
| 2000s | 179 |
| 2010s | 244 |
| 2020s | 188 |
Meaning & origin
Kodiak is a rugged place name borrowed from Kodiak Island, Alaska, and has been used as a given name for American boys since the late 20th century. According to Social Security data, the name first appeared in 1988 and reached its peak popularity in 2019, when it ranked highest among years of recorded use. As of 2025, Kodiak sits at rank 3,848, with approximately 1 in 61,003 newborn boys receiving the name. Its trajectory shows stable usage over the past decade, without dramatic rises or declines. While not tied to any top states, the name resonates with parents drawn to nature-inspired, geographic names that evoke the wild landscapes of Alaska.
Kodiak is a modern American place name taken from Kodiak Island in Alaska. The island's name may derive from the Alutiiq word qikertaq, meaning 'island', or from the Russian adaptation of the native term. The name has been used sparingly for boys since the late 20th century, likely inspired by rugged Alaskan imagery rather than any deep historical name tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kodi, Kody
Sibling names for Kodiak
Names that share Kodiak's style, for a brother or sister.
