Rising since 1994, #1,942 for boys today.
Popularity of Bodee since 1992
Babies named Bodee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 185 |
| 2010s | 257 |
| 2020s | 288 |
Meaning & origin
Bodee is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1992. It has been rising in popularity since 1994, and as of 2025 it ranks 1,942, given to roughly 1 in 21,621 baby boys. Its peak year so far is 2025, suggesting continued growth. The name is most common in Oklahoma, Indiana, and Ohio. While its exact origins are debated, Bodee likely belongs to the stylistic family of short, two-syllable, O-ending names that became fashionable in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Parents drawn to names like Cody and Brody may find Bodee a distinctive alternative. Its spelling remains fluid, with variations including Bodie and Bodi, but the Bodee form is the most current in the Social Security data.
Bodee is a modern spelling variant of Bodie, itself a variant of the Irish surname O'Boda or a place name from Bodmin. The name saw a rise in use in the United States beginning in the 1990s, likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Cody and Brody. Its recent emergence as a given name makes its ultimate origin difficult to trace precisely.
Where Bodee is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bo, Dee
Sibling names for Bodee
Names that share Bodee's style, for a brother or sister.
