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Kodiak
OriginAlutiiq, Native American,"island"
Meaning"island"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#3905
2025 SSA
About Kodiak
Kodiak Island, off the coast of Alaska, is the second largest island in the US as well as a baby name getting some attention, especially for boys and especially in Washington State.
Kodiak for boys#3905 US
It's a bear, it's an island, it's (almost) a camera. It's starting to catch some parents' eyes as a wild, adventurous name. The largest proportion of boys named Kodiak is in Washington State.
Pronounced KOH-dee-ak.
As of October 2026, Kodiak ranked #3905 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2595 in 1994.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,468 | 22 | 11.5 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,052 | 26 | 13.7 |
| 2017 | #3,555 | 31 | 16.7 |
| 2018 | #3,138 | 37 | 20.4 |
| 2019 | #3,027 | 40 | 22.3 |
| 2020 | #3,871 | 27 | 15.6 |
| 2021 | #3,151 | 38 | 21.7 |
| 2022 | #3,186 | 38 | 21.8 |
| 2023 | #3,945 | 28 | 16.4 |
| 2024 | #3,928 | 28 | 16.3 |
| 2025 | #3,905 | 28 | 16.4 |
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