Bode
How to say it: BOH-dee · /ˈboʊdi/
From Old German/Norse 'bodo', meaning 'messenger' or 'leader'; also a surname used as a given name.
Bode was the 698th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 347 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 31% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #608 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #698 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 347 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,554 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +31% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #608 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arriving almost entirely in recent decades, Bode reached its high in the 2020s. It remains at that high now and should keep climbing a little.
What goes with it
Crisp edges and two bouncy syllables give Bode an active outdoor energy. Boone and Ridge share that rugged style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bode is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German, Swedish.
Famous people named Bode
- Bode Miller (born 1977)American alpine ski racer
- Bode George (born 1945)Nigerian politician
- Bode Hidalgo (born 2002)American soccer player
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