Bodie
How to say it: BOH-dee · /ˈboʊdi/
Variant of Bode or diminutive of Bodhi; also a California ghost-town place name. Used as a rugged informal given name.
Bodie was the 140th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,249 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #92 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #140 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,249 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,178 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #92 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
The 2020s have been the strongest stretch yet for Bodie. At its peak now, further gains seem likely.
What goes with it
Crisp edges and a nature bent lend Bodie a creative spark. Boone feels close in spirit.
Middle names that flow with Bodie →
Nicknames
- Bo
Honouring a Bodie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bodie is about 1 in 50.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #438.
Famous people named Bodie
- Bodie Olmos (born 1975)American actor
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