Bodie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Bodie is an English name rooted in the Old English term 'Boda', meaning messenger or herald. It has evolved from its original form to the modern-day Bodie. The name is associated with traits such as adventure and uniqueness, and it lacks biblical relevance. Bodie's popularity surged in the late 20th century, influenced by cultural references and notable figures.

The name Bodie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bodie has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Bodie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6451st out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4091st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3601st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3539th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1417th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 633rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11771st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bodie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bodie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈboʊdi/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

Bodie is derived from the Old English name 'Boda', which means 'messenger' or 'herald'.

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Meaning

messenger, herald

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Language Evolution

Boda, Bodie

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Historical Usage

The name Bodie gained popularity in the late 20th century, often associated with places in the United States, particularly the ghost town Bodie, California.

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Variants & Derivatives

Bodie, Bode

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Bodie is perceived as a trendy and unique name, often associated with adventure and the outdoors.

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Famous People

Bodie Miller - American Olympic skier, Bodie Nelson - American actor and filmmaker

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bodie"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Bodie"

"Bodie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 6451st of 7545 11
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 4091st of 7552 66
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 3601st of 10718 131
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 3539th of 16616 241
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1417th of 24088 1,640
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 633rd of 23106 5,249
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 11771st of 30306 90

Regional Popularity of "Bodie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 77.71%
2217th/2853
-
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 64.38%
2265th/3518
60.78%
2458th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 56.72%
2946th/5194
40.62%
2566th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
33.85%
1551st/4582
63.07%
3257th/5164
24.96%
1825th/7313
13.33%
995th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
13.76%
548th/3984
15.18%
681st/4487
10.96%
748th/6822
8.19%
514th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Bodie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Bodie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Bodie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.