Bodie
Bodie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Messenger or ruler.
Origin and history
Bodie is derived from a surname of Germanic origin, often linked to the name Bode or Bodie, meaning messenger or officer. It also gained popularity as a place-name inspired surname, notably associated with Bodie, California, a famous historic ghost town. In recent years, it has seen a surge in U.S. popularity as a modern, friendly surname-as-first-name choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
8,595 babies in the United States have been named Bodie since 1880. It ranks #1303 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #405.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.9 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- NC (4.1 %)
- WA (3.6 %)
- CO (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 19 |
| 1960-1970 | 62 |
| 1970-1980 | 107 |
| 1980-1990 | 107 |
| 1990-2000 | 252 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,035 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,292 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,710 |
Famous people named Bodie
- Bodie Olmos: Actor
Fun facts
- Bodie, California, is a historic Gold Rush ghost town named after founder W.S. Bodey, which helped popularize the unique spelling.
- The name has experienced significant growth in the United States during the 2020s, climbing rapidly into the top 500 boys' names.