Bode
Every Bode since 1998 — 4,759 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bode
Bode is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #748 in 2025 with 347 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 4,759 American babies have been named Bode. Its peak came in 2025, when 347 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bode stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bode year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 347 | #748 |
| 2024 | 313 | #806 |
| 2023 | 218 | #1,008 |
| 2022 | 236 | #959 |
| 2021 | 290 | #824 |
| 2020 | 280 | #821 |
| 2019 | 223 | #957 |
| 2018 | 231 | #922 |
| 2017 | 171 | #1,121 |
| 2016 | 203 | #1,007 |
| 2015 | 264 | #850 |
| 2014 | 295 | #783 |
| 2013 | 116 | #1,427 |
| 2012 | 166 | #1,113 |
| 2011 | 191 | #1,010 |
| 2010 | 287 | #775 |
| 2009 | 94 | #1,666 |
| 2008 | 105 | #1,533 |
| 2007 | 143 | #1,230 |
| 2006 | 235 | #856 |
| 2005 | 82 | #1,650 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,133 |
| 2003 | 60 | #1,938 |
| 2002 | 131 | #1,112 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,520 |
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Famous people named Bode
- Bode Miller Skier · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bode in 2025?
Bode ranked #748 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 347 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bode?
4,759 babies have been named Bode in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bode most popular?
Bode peaked in 2025, when 347 newborns received the name.
Is Bode a boy or girl name?
Bode is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bode rising or falling?
Bode is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bode?
Well-known people named Bode include Bode Miller (skier).