Bode
Bode is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Messenger, order, or commander.
Origin and history
Bode is a name of Germanic origin, derived from an occupational or ancient given name meaning messenger or commander. It gained notable attention in the United States during the early 21st century, partly influenced by Olympic skier Bode Miller. Recent SSA data shows it climbing steadily into the top 1,000 U.S. male names.
Popularity in the United States
4,759 babies in the United States have been named Bode since 1880. It ranks #1785 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #805.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.5 %)
- CO (7.9 %)
- MN (7.3 %)
- UT (6.9 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 15 |
| 2000-2010 | 913 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,147 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,684 |
Famous people named Bode
- Bode Miller: Alpine ski racer, Olympic medalist
Fun facts
- The name experienced a surge in visibility in the U.S. thanks to World Champion and Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller.
- It originates from the Old Saxon word 'bodo', which referred to a messenger or herald.