Bodie
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Messenger, shelter
Origin: Old Norse/English
Popularity: Ranked #275 in 2025 with 1,249 babies born.
History: Bodie surged in the 2020s as a rugged, outdoorsy name. Bodie, California is a famous ghost town — a perfectly preserved relic of the Gold Rush era. Point Break's Bodhi (different spelling) represents the surfer-philosopher archetype. The name captures the American romance with the Wild West and the waves. Bodie means ghost towns and surfboards.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Bodie? About 1 in 2,625 babies born in 2025 were named Bodie, or roughly 3.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Bodie
What does the name Bodie mean?
Bodie means “Messenger, shelter” from Old Norse/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Bodie?
Bodie has Old Norse/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Messenger, shelter”.
How popular is Bodie?
Bodie ranked #275 in 2025 — given to 1,249 babies that year.
When was Bodie most popular?
Bodie peaked in 2025 with 1,249 babies registered that year.
Is Bodie a boy or girl name?
Bodie is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Bodies in registered births are male.
Is the name Bodie rising or falling in popularity?
Bodie has risen 8251 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8526 in 2020 to #275 in 2025.
How long has Bodie been recorded?
Bodie appears in birth records across 66 years — from 1920 through 2025.