Is Bode a boy's or girl's name?

Bode is primarily a boy's name.

When was Bode most popular?

Bode reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 312 births that year. It is currently ranked #804 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Bode?

Bode is currently ranked #804 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 4,410 babies since 1998.

Bode

A familiar Old Norse name with steady appeal.

Boy's nameOld NorseRising Also a pet name

#804▲ 202in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Bode is a boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, from the Norse Bodi or Boden, meaning "shelter" or "one who brings news," connected to the Old Norse bod (messenger). It has the clean, one-syllable confidence of great short names.

Olympic skier Bode Miller brought international fame to the name, winning gold and silver medals through the 2000s and 2010s. His fearless, unconventional racing style gave the name an adventurous, bold quality that resonates with sports-loving families.

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Popularity Over Time

Bode climbed 1328 spots in the last 20 years — from #2132 to #804.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Bode
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,335	#883	▼
2010s	2,147	#997	▲
2000s	913	#2182	▲
1990s	15	#7439	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(26 years, 1998–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Bode
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	312	#804	+94 (43.1%)
2023	218	#1006	-18 (-7.6%)
2022	236	#959	-53 (-18.3%)
2021	289	#824	+9 (3.2%)
2020	280	#821	+57 (25.6%)
2019	223	#957	-8 (-3.5%)
2018	231	#922	+60 (35.1%)
2017	171	#1121	-32 (-15.8%)
2016	203	#1007	-61 (-23.1%)
2015	264	#850	-31 (-10.5%)
2014	295	#783	+179 (154.3%)
2013	116	#1427	-50 (-30.1%)
2012	166	#1113	-25 (-13.1%)
2011	191	#1010	-96 (-33.4%)
2010	287	#775	+193 (205.3%)
2009	94	#1666	-11 (-10.5%)
2008	105	#1533	-38 (-26.6%)
2007	143	#1230	-92 (-39.1%)
2006	235	#856	+153 (186.6%)
2005	82	#1650	+27 (49.1%)