Bodie Boy

Popularity: #324 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationBOH-dee / /ˈboʊ.di/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: messenger; Irish: small dwelling

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Bodie is derived from the English surname, which itself comes from a place name. It has also been associated with the Irish word for a small dwelling. The name gained popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century. Bodie is often linked to the Old West, as it is the name of a historic ghost town in California. The name has a modern, adventurous feel, appealing to parents looking for unique names.

Trend Summary

Bodie has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

BodhiBowieBradyKodyJodyRory

Variants

  • Bodie
  • Bode

International Variants

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Famous people named Bodie

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Fictional characters named Bodie

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Sibling Suggestions

BrodyCodyRileyTobyZoeMaddie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bodie was first seen in the United States in 1920. Bodie has ranked as high as #582 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Washington, North Carolina, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Bodie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Bodie (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 95
10%
TX 62
7%
PA 45
5%
OH 44
5%
NC 38
4%
MN 36
4%
IL 32
4%
FL 31
3%
IN 30
3%
TN 29
3%
WA 28
3%
UT 28
3%
MI 27
3%
VA 25
3%
AZ 25
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19206
19225
19555
19576
19588
196010
196111
196214
196312
19657
19698
19707
19717
19729
197313
197412
197514
19769
197713
197815
19798
19809
198122
19827
198314
198411
198512
19869
19877
198816
19909
199111
199221
199326
199428
199526
199622
199738
199833
199938
200039
200129
2002108
200389
200475
2005106
2006182
2007144
2008139
2009124
2010187
2011170
2012139
2013132
2014214
2015215
2016277
2017277
2018302
2019379
2020447
2021562
2022637
2023827
2024980