Bodie is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #521 in 2021 with 562 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,249 births ranking #275. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,454.5%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 3,111 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.