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Bodie
BoyEnglish, Germanic· “uncertain; possibly messenger”
- Meaning
- uncertain; possibly messenger (origin disputed)
- Origin
- English, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- BOH-dee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #275
- US babies 2025
- 1,249
- Best rank
- #275 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Bodie
Bodie is often said to mean “uncertain; possibly messenger”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to English and Germanic roots.
Bodie has several suggested origins, and none is certain. It may come from a Scottish or English surname, from the Germanic name Bodo, which is often linked to a word for messenger, or simply from a pet form of names beginning with Bo. The name is also known from Bodie, a preserved gold-rush ghost town in California. As a first name Bodie is relaxed and friendly, with a surfer-style ease that has made it popular in Australia and the United States. Bo is a natural nickname, and Bodhi and Brodie are related-sounding choices.
Other spellings with the same sound: Bodi, Bodey.
Popularity over time
Bodie first appears in US Social Security records in 1920. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 12 different years, starting in 2014. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #275, and its highest count, 1,249 babies. Use has grown 481% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #3,870 in 1920, #4,175 in 1980, #2,433 in 2000, #1,039 in 2010, and #275 in 2025. Of the 8,595 US boys named Bodie since records began, 55% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,292 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Otto, Koa, Benson, Saint, and Jensen.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Bodie ranked highest in Vermont, Idaho, and Maine.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | #64 | 7 |
| Idaho | #109 | 23 |
| Maine | #127 | 10 |
| West Virginia | #130 | 15 |
| Alaska | #144 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Bodie over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Bodie is usually pronounced BOH-dee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with B and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Bodi and Bodey.
Middle names for Bodie
A few middle names that flow with Bodie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Bodie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bodie mean?
Bodie is often said to mean “uncertain; possibly messenger”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to English and Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Bodie?
Bodie has English and Germanic roots. Bodie has several suggested origins, and none is certain.
Is Bodie a popular name?
Yes. Bodie ranked #275 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Bodie a boy or girl name?
Bodie is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Bodie over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Bodie?
Bodie is usually pronounced BOH-dee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings