Bodhi
Modern English usage from bodhi; influenced by characters in films and comics.
Every Bodhi since 1976 — 14,854 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bodhi
Bodhi is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #265 in 2025 with 1,301 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 14,854 American babies have been named Bodhi. Its peak came in 2025, when 1,331 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 Bodhi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bodhi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,571 | 1,301 | #265 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,976 | 1,117 | #301 |
| 2023 | 54 | #3,050 | 1,126 | #294 |
| 2022 | 50 | #3,224 | 1,125 | #300 |
| 2021 | 55 | #3,010 | 1,220 | #284 |
| 2020 | 49 | #3,189 | 1,153 | #295 |
| 2019 | 68 | #2,566 | 1,133 | #300 |
| 2018 | 60 | #2,815 | 1,090 | #312 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,566 | 1,173 | #300 |
| 2016 | 37 | #4,005 | 921 | #361 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,336 | 585 | #498 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,885 | 436 | #612 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,122 | 271 | #807 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,421 | 238 | #880 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,253 | 219 | #920 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,456 | 225 | #907 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,554 | 144 | #1,241 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,080 | 138 | #1,265 |
| 2007 | — | — | 124 | #1,351 |
| 2006 | — | — | 105 | #1,460 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14,783 | 70 | #1,841 |
| 2004 | — | — | 55 | #2,134 |
| 2003 | — | — | 47 | #2,276 |
| 2002 | — | — | 51 | #2,093 |
| 2001 | — | — | 36 | #2,622 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,225 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,541 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bodhi mean?
Modern English usage from bodhi; influenced by characters in films and comics.
How popular is the name Bodhi in 2025?
Bodhi ranked #265 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,301 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bodhi?
14,854 babies have been named Bodhi in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bodhi most popular?
Bodhi peaked in 2025, when 1,331 newborns received the name.
Is Bodhi a boy or girl name?
Bodhi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bodhi rising or falling?
Bodhi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.