Kodiak
Kodiak is a boy's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Island; derived from the Alutiiq word qikertaq meaning island.
Origin and history
Kodiak is a place-name of Indigenous Alaskan origin, derived from Kodiak Island in Alaska. It gained traction in the United States alongside modern nature-inspired and geographic naming trends. It remains a distinctive, uncommon choice for boys in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
791 babies in the United States have been named Kodiak since 1880. It ranks #3885 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1739.
States where it is most popular
- CA (79.1 %)
- WA (20.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 14 |
| 1990-2000 | 166 |
| 2000-2010 | 179 |
| 2010-2019 | 244 |
| 2020-2029 | 188 |
Nicknames
Kody, Kodi
Fun facts
- The name directly references Kodiak Island, the second-largest island in the United States.
- It is closely associated with the Kodiak bear, one of the largest subspecies of brown bear.