Bodie is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1187 in 2016 with 23 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 91 births ranking #442. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 14,432 boys born was named Bodie. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Bodie is best treated as a modern spelling variant of Bodhi. That gives it a clearer source line than the earlier broader surname-style explanation.
The name's rise fits the popularity of short modern names with spiritual or stylish associations and flexible spelling. The newer spelling keeps the sound while shifting the visual style slightly away from the original form.