Bode Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Bode is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Bode?
Bode is spelled B-O-D-E. The name has 4 letters.
Bode at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Bode may derive from a Germanic root meaning “messenger” or “command.”
- Origin
- Bode is commonly associated with Germanic linguistic origins. It may derive from historical Germanic terms related to messaging or commands.
- Pronunciation
- BOH-dee · 2 syllables
Bode Popularity in 2025
Rank#748
Recorded Births347
- Boys usage rose 58 places to #748 and recorded 34 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Bode Mean?
Bode may derive from a Germanic root meaning “messenger” or “command.”
Origin: Bode is commonly associated with Germanic linguistic origins. It may derive from historical Germanic terms related to messaging or commands.
How Do You Pronounce Bode?
PronunciationBOH-dee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Bode?
- History
- Historical records show the use of Bode as a surname and given name in German-speaking regions, with varying uses over time.
Bode Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 347 | #748 |
| 2024 | Boys | 313 | #806 |
| 2023 | Boys | 218 | #1,007 |
| 2022 | Boys | 236 | #959 |
| 2021 | Boys | 290 | #824 |
| 2020 | Boys | 280 | #821 |
| 2019 | Boys | 223 | #957 |
| 2018 | Boys | 231 | #922 |
| 2017 | Boys | 171 | #1,121 |
| 2016 | Boys | 203 | #1,006 |
| 2015 | Boys | 264 | #850 |
| 2014 | Boys | 295 | #782 |
| 2013 | Boys | 116 | #1,427 |
| 2012 | Boys | 166 | #1,111 |
| 2011 | Boys | 191 | #1,010 |
| 2010 | Boys | 287 | #773 |
| 2009 | Boys | 94 | #1,665 |
| 2008 | Boys | 105 | #1,532 |
| 2007 | Boys | 143 | #1,229 |
| 2006 | Boys | 235 | #856 |
| 2005 | Boys | 82 | #1,648 |
| 2004 | Boys | 55 | #2,131 |
| 2003 | Boys | 60 | #1,936 |
| 2002 | Boys | 131 | #1,112 |
When Was Bode Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
347 recorded births
National rank #748
2024 · Boys
313 recorded births
National rank #806
2014 · Boys
295 recorded births
National rank #782
2021 · Boys
290 recorded births
National rank #824
Where Bode Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #157 | 9 |
| ME | #172 | 7 |
| WV | #330 | 5 |
| NE | #335 | 7 |
| MN | #392 | 14 |
| CO | #441 | 13 |
| IA | #448 | 7 |
| KY | #450 | 10 |