How Many People Are Named Bode?
Complete statistics for the name Bode: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bode is a very rare name for boys, with only 4,370 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 75,511 Americans. Almost all of them are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 4,410 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bode Through the Generations
Bode saw its peak popularity in 2024 with 312 births, marking a significant rise in usage. The name's current user base is overwhelmingly young, with all 4,410 individuals being under 30 years old. This trend suggests Bode is a name embraced by newer generations, likely due to its unique sound and modern appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Bode
Bode is a masculine given name and nickname which may refer to:Bode Abiodun, Nigerian table tennis player Bode Akindele (1933–2020), Nigerian industrialist and businessman Lu Bode, Chinese general Olabode Bode George, Nigerian politician Bode Hidalgo, American soccer player Wilfred Olabode Bode Olajumoke, Nigerian politician Bode Olowoporoku (1945–2021), Nigerian politician Bode Miller, American skier Bode Prasad, Indian politician Bode Rhodes-Vivour, Nigerian jurist and former justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria Bode Sowande, Nigerian writer and dramatist Bode Thomas (1918–1953), Nigerian…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bode's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Bode
How Many People Have the Name Bode?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,763 people in the United States currently share the name Bode. That works out to roughly 1 in every 57,513 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Bode a Common or Rare Name?
Bode is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Bode Mean?
Bode means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bode in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Bode Most Popular?
The name Bode reached peak popularity in 2024, with 312 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Bode?
Approximately 5,763 people named Bode live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,763. That works out to roughly 1 in 57,513 Americans.
Is Bode a rare name?
Bode is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 57,513 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bode mean?
Bode means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Bode more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bode are male and 0% are female.
When was Bode most popular?
Bode peaked in 2024 with 312 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.