Bodie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Bodie is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Bodie?
Bodie is spelled B-O-D-I-E. The name has 5 letters.
Bodie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The meaning of the name Bodie is uncertain and may derive from geographical or occupational origins.
- Origin
- The name Bodie may derive from Old English or Scottish origins and is potentially related to a place name or a term for a dweller near a building or house.
- Pronunciation
- BOH-dee · 2 syllables
Bodie Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,116
Recorded Births19
Rank#275
Recorded Births1,249
- Girls usage rose 278 places to #6,116 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 71 places to #275 and recorded 262 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 Bodie Mean?
The meaning of the name Bodie is uncertain and may derive from geographical or occupational origins.
Origin: The name Bodie may derive from Old English or Scottish origins and is potentially related to a place name or a term for a dweller near a building or house.
How Do You Pronounce Bodie?
PronunciationBOH-dee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Bodie?
- History
- Bodie has been used as a surname and given name in English-speaking countries, with records showing its use primarily in recent centuries. It is also known as a place name in the United States.
Bodie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 19 | #6,116 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,249 | #275 |
| 2024 | Girls | 18 | #6,394 |
| 2024 | Boys | 987 | #346 |
| 2023 | Girls | 17 | #6,680 |
| 2023 | Boys | 827 | #387 |
| 2022 | Girls | 10 | #9,680 |
| 2022 | Boys | 637 | #484 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7 | #12,206 |
| 2021 | Boys | 563 | #521 |
| 2020 | Girls | 12 | #8,406 |
| 2020 | Boys | 447 | #612 |
| 2019 | Girls | 8 | #11,356 |
| 2019 | Boys | 379 | #677 |
| 2018 | Girls | 7 | #12,464 |
| 2018 | Boys | 302 | #769 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6 | #14,124 |
| 2017 | Boys | 277 | #816 |
| 2016 | Boys | 277 | #823 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 215 | #958 |
| 2014 | Boys | 214 | #979 |
| 2013 | Boys | 132 | #1,305 |
| 2012 | Boys | 139 | #1,266 |
When Was Bodie 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
1,249 recorded births
National rank #275
2024 · Boys
987 recorded births
National rank #346
2023 · Boys
827 recorded births
National rank #387
2022 · Boys
637 recorded births
National rank #484
Where Bodie 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #64 | 7 |
| ID | #109 | 23 |
| ME | #126 | 10 |
| WV | #127 | 15 |
| AK | #143 | 6 |
| ND | #152 | 8 |
| KS | #160 | 24 |
| IA | #162 | 26 |