Bode

Bode - A very unique male name

Bode appeared on the charts for the first time in 2002 on position #1341. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Bode and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Bode? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Bode. The baby boy name Bode was given to 306 baby boys in 2025, ranking #740 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 4,792 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Bode peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 740.

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Bode is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Bode is currently topping the baby name charts in New Hampshire at position #161 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,256.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Bode is where you live.

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Bode origin and meaning

German, transferred surname

Uncertain — as a surname Bode is usually traced to a Germanic word for a messenger or herald, but the derivation is not firmly established

Bode is a German surname that only entered the American given-name data in 2002. Its recent rise, peaking in 2025, is widely linked to skier Bode Miller, whose visibility gave the short, sturdy name a sporting, outdoorsy feel. It has no long history as a first name in English.

Origin uncertain

Bode is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Bode, pop culture references for the name Bode and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Bode

We've found the following names that sound similar to Bode, sorted by popularity.

Boyd / Buddy / Bodhi / Bodie / Bud / Betty / Bodi / Buddie / Bohdi / Budd /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Bode

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Bode a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Bode?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

BOHD · /boʊd/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Bodie — A more common elaborated spelling of the same sound

Famous bearers

• Bode Miller — American World Cup alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medallist, born Samuel Bode Miller and known by his middle name (b. 1977) Contemporary

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Parents pick Bode for its one-syllable punch and mountain-sport energy — familiar in sound, but still uncommon enough to stand out.

Worth knowing

• Often needs spelling out: listeners may hear Bodhi, Bodie or Cody
• Strongly associated with Bode Miller for sports fans