An uncommon Old Norse pick — distinctive and rare.
A surname.
Bodi is a boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, a Scandinavian short form of names beginning with Bó- or Bodi-, from the Old Norse meaning 'messenger' or 'farmer.' It is also used in Australia and by surf-culture parents drawn to the natural, laid-back ease of the name (echoing 'body').
About 899 U.S. births are recorded. Bodi has an effortless, beach-friendly quality — short, unpretentious, and radiating outdoor, adventure-seeking energy.
Bodi climbed 6307 spots in the last 20 years — from #8222 to #1915.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 373 | — |
| 2010s | 384 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 126 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 16 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82 | #1915 |
| 2023 | 76 | #2000 |
| 2022 | 65 | #2217 |
| 2021 | 71 | #2062 |
| 2020 | 79 | #1873 |
| 2019 | 75 | #1956 |
| 2018 | 55 | #2393 |
| 2017 | 63 | #2155 |
| 2016 | 49 | #2559 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3028 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3796 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5194 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6354 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4379 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4006 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4444 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4280 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4827 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6508 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10274 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1993–2024) · Methodology