Bodie is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #540 in 2022 with 71 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 91 births ranking #442. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 4,005 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.