Total births
791
Boys' name · since 1988
Kodiak
Kodiak has 791 recorded births since 1988 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2019 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3837
- among boys today
- 791
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kodiak is the #3837 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 791 recorded since 1988.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kodiak has been recorded 791 times among boys since 1988, currently ranked #3837 nationally and more common than 73% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #3837 among boys today
- 791 born since 1988
- 2010s peak decade
- 73% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kodiak is currently the #3837 boys' name in America, more common than 73% of boys - 791 born since 1988, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3837
- among boys today
- 791
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Kodiak vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3837
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 73% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Kodiak was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
40 babies were named Kodiak in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Kodiak compares
791 Top 35% higher than 65% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kodiak's all-time total is 116% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kodiak | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 791 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kodiak's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kodiak's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1988, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kodiak at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#3,837
Active since
1988
Kodiak popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Kodiak by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kodiak's strongest decade.
244 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Kodiak births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
- 1990s
1990s
166 births
- 2000s
2000s
179 births
- 2010s
2010s
244 births
- 2020s
2020s
188 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 244 births (31% of all-time use).
How Kodiak compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kodiak's total volume
Kodiak vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kodiak by state
Where Kodiak concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 72 | 9.1% |
| #2 | Washington | | 19 | 2.4% |
California share of Kodiak's total US births 9.1%
Even split
72 of 791 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kodiak? ▼
Kodiak has been given to 791 babies in the U.S. since 1988, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3837 as of the latest data. 40 babies were born in 2019, its single highest year.
When was Kodiak most popular? ▼
Kodiak was most popular in the 2010s decade with 244 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Kodiak most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kodiak are California (72 births), Washington (19 births).
How long has the name Kodiak been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kodiak since 1988 -- 38 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kodiak? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kody, Koda, Kodi, Kodie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kodiak's data
- Kodiak's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (244 total births) through the 2020s (188) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kodiaks (72 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kodiak
Nearby Names Like Kodiak
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kodiak
Kody Boy
#1098 23,762 births
Koda Boy
#464 6,919 births
Kodi Boy
#1761 3,337 births
Kodie Boy
#5119 1,363 births
Kodey Boy
684 births
Compare Kodiak side by side: Kodiak vs Kody Kodiak vs Koda Kodiak vs Kodi
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kodiak: #3837 Boys' Name - 791 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kodiak. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kodiak draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.