Koda
Every Koda since 1984 — 7,573 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Koda
Koda is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #411 in 2025 with 778 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 7,573 American babies have been named Koda — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 858 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Koda stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Koda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80 | #2,289 | 778 | #411 |
| 2024 | 59 | #2,842 | 667 | #464 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2,632 | 777 | #411 |
| 2022 | 72 | #2,505 | 659 | #468 |
| 2021 | 54 | #3,051 | 566 | #520 |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,578 | 470 | #589 |
| 2019 | 32 | #4,401 | 426 | #633 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,405 | 344 | #704 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,439 | 252 | #865 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,085 | 229 | #928 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,130 | 195 | #1,036 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,164 | 164 | #1,156 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,827 | 149 | #1,210 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,038 | 132 | #1,306 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,458 | 117 | #1,422 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,917 | 99 | #1,595 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,347 | 111 | #1,507 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,805 | 96 | #1,624 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,507 | 97 | #1,613 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,690 | 85 | #1,676 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,816 | 119 | #1,294 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,637 | 182 | #932 |
| 2003 | — | — | 48 | #2,253 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,819 |
| 2001 | — | — | 16 | #4,801 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,758 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,200 |
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| 1985 | — | — | 14 | #3,312 |
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Famous people named Koda
- Koda Kumi Singer · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Koda in 2025?
Koda ranked #411 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 778 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Koda?
7,573 babies have been named Koda in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Koda most popular?
Koda peaked in 2025, when 858 newborns received the name.
Is Koda a boy or girl name?
Koda is used for both: about 9% of babies named Koda have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Koda rising or falling?
Koda is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Koda?
Well-known people named Koda include Koda Kumi (singer).