Bodee
Bodee is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Messenger or enlightenment (depending on whether derived from Germanic Bodie or Sanskrit Bodhi).
Origin and history
Bodee is a modern English variant spelling of names like Bodhi or Bodie, which ultimately draw from Sanskrit or Germanic roots depending on the intended source name. It has gained modest traction in the United States in recent years as a contemporary phonetic spelling. Its usage reflects a broader trend of utilizing the '-ee' suffix for modern given names.
Popularity in the United States
762 babies in the United States have been named Bodee since 1880. It ranks #3914 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1639.
States where it is most popular
- UT (43.9 %)
- TX (30.5 %)
- IN (7.3 %)
- ID (6.1 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
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 | 32 |
| 2000-2010 | 185 |
| 2010-2019 | 257 |
| 2020-2029 | 288 |
Fun facts
- Bodee is a recent spelling adaptation designed to ensure the 'BOH-dee' pronunciation in English-speaking regions.
- A majority of the recorded U.S. births for the name Bodee have occurred in the 21st century.