Bode
Boy name · German · Scandinavian
- US rank
- #748
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #748 in 2025
347 babies were named Bode in the US in 2025. It has climbed 73 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1998–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Bode you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,921 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bode, 347 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bode would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBode first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearBode is at its all-time high right now: #748 in 2025.
- Then vs nowBode is 50× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 4,921.
- TrendBode has climbed 73 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #748. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBode is most popular in New Hampshire, where it ranks #157, followed by Maine (#172) and West Virginia (#330). It's in the top 1,000 in 23 states.
About the name Bode
Bode is a boy name of German and Scandinavian origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-ode”. US birth records list Bode for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 27 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #748 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #748, with 347 babies.
Origin:German namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.9 | 256,410 boys |
| 2000s | 45 | 22,080 boys |
| 2010s | 114 | 8,763 boys |
| 2020s | 163 | 6,151 boys |
More German boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Axel · father of peace
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Unisex name: Charlie · free man
Questions about the name Bode
What is the origin of the name Bode?
Bode has German, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other German names include Liam, Miles, Axel.
Is Bode a boy or girl name?
Bode is a boy name.
How popular is the name Bode?
Bode ranked #748 for US boys in 2025, given to 347 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#748).