Boy · #863 in 2026

Bode

Name: Popularity of the name Bode in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Bode, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#863

Peak Rank

#773 (2024)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+11%

1998

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#773

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bode

Bode first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 312 Bodes were born — ranking #804 that year. As of 2026, Bode ranks #863 for baby boys with 277 births, gradually rising (+11%). In total, more than 5K Bodes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Bode

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bode is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Bowed
Boad
Boed
Bowd
Bed
Bad
Boat
Bid
Bead
Bod
Bide
Bade

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bode

What does the name Bode mean?

Bode is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bode in 2026?

In 2026, Bode ranks #863 among boys' names in the U.S., with 277 babies given the name that year.

When was Bode most popular?

Bode reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #773 that year with 312 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Bode most popular?

Bode has historically been most popular in Maine, New Hampshire, Montana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Bode.

Is Bode a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Bode is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Bode?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bode include Jerimiah, Chadrick, Eren. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bode

Bode is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 5K births in the dataset. Bode's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #773. Use the chart and map above to compare Bode's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.