Bode Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBOH-dee / /ˈboʊdi/German; English
Meaning
German: messenger; English: to bode well
Historical & Cultural Background
In German, Bode is derived from the word for 'messenger' and has historical significance in various Germanic cultures. In English, the term 'bode' refers to predicting or foretelling, often used in a positive context.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Bodhi
International Variants
- Bodhi (Sanskrit)
- Bode (Dutch)
Famous people named Bode
Bode Miller — Olympic skier.
Bode Abbot — American football player.
Fictional characters named Bode
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bode was first seen in the United States in 1998. Bode has ranked as high as #1049 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Minnesota, Utah, Texas, and Colorado. In the past 5 years the name Bode has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bode (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 22 | |
| TX | 17 | |
| CA | 16 | |
| IL | 15 | |
| FL | 13 | |
| MN | 13 | |
| MI | 12 | |
| UT | 11 | |
| MO | 10 | |
| WI | 10 | |
| NY | 9 | |
| PA | 8 | |
| IA | 8 | |
| TN | 8 | |
| WA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2002 | 131 |
| 2003 | 60 |
| 2004 | 55 |
| 2005 | 82 |
| 2006 | 235 |
| 2007 | 143 |
| 2008 | 105 |
| 2009 | 94 |
| 2010 | 287 |
| 2011 | 191 |
| 2012 | 166 |
| 2013 | 116 |
| 2014 | 295 |
| 2015 | 264 |
| 2016 | 203 |
| 2017 | 171 |
| 2018 | 231 |
| 2019 | 223 |
| 2020 | 280 |
| 2021 | 289 |
| 2022 | 236 |
| 2023 | 218 |
| 2024 | 312 |