Bodie is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #6160 in 2025 with 19 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 19 births ranking #6160. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 84,593 girls 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.