Bodey
Bodey is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Messenger or order; also associated with enlightenment through phonetic similarity to Bodhi.
Origin and history
Bodey is a variant spelling of the name Bodie or Bodhi, often derived from the German surname Bode, meaning messenger. It has gained mild popularity in the modern United States as part of the trend toward short, friendly-sounding names ending in -ey or -ie. In recent years, its usage in the U.S. has seen a small upward trend as an alternative phonetic spelling.
Popularity in the United States
642 babies in the United States have been named Bodey since 1880. It ranks #4034 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1736.
States where it is most popular
- OH (64.3 %)
- CA (17.9 %)
- TX (17.9 %)
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 | 27 |
| 2000-2010 | 168 |
| 2010-2019 | 256 |
| 2020-2029 | 191 |
Fun facts
- Bodey is a rare modern phonetic variant of names like Bodie, Bode, and Bodhi.
- As a surname derivative, it traces back to High German roots referring to a commander or messenger.