UK boy's name
Bohdie
A diminutive form of Bodie, a Scottish surname derived from a placename.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bohdie is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bohdie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2021 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Bohdie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bohdie ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 boys were registered as Bohdie.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bohdie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Bohdie mean?
The given name Bohdie is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. It is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a creative variation of the more traditional name Bode or Bodhi.
One possible root of Bohdie is the Old English word "boda," which means "messenger" or "herald." This could suggest a connection to the idea of conveying news or information. Alternatively, the name may be derived from the Sanskrit word "bodhi," which refers to enlightenment or spiritual awakening in Buddhist philosophy.
While there are no definitive historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Bohdie specifically, it may have been influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Bodhi, which has been used in various cultures throughout history.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Bohdie are relatively recent, with the first known instances appearing in birth records from the late 20th century. However, due to its novelty, there are no widely recognized historical figures or notable individuals named Bohdie from earlier periods.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Bohdie is Bohdie Bushell, a British singer and actor born in the late 1990s. He gained recognition for his role in the 2009 film "The Boys Are Back."
Another notable Bohdie is Bohdie Black, an Australian professional wrestler born in the 1980s. He has competed in various promotions throughout his career.
Bohdie Sommers is an American singer and songwriter who gained prominence in the 2010s for her work in the country music genre.
Bohdie Kittrell is a former American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1990s.
Bohdie Parkinson is a Canadian artist and illustrator known for his work in the comic book industry, particularly for his contributions to various Marvel Comics publications.
It's important to note that the name Bohdie remains relatively uncommon, and there may be limited historical records or famous individuals associated with it due to its modern origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bohdie over time
The chart below shows babies named Bohdie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2021 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bohdie, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bohdie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bohdie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4966 | 9 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Bohdie
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Bohdie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bohdie in the UK right now?
In 2024, Bohdie was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Bohdie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Bohdie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bohdie?
A diminutive form of Bodie, a Scottish surname derived from a placename.
How many people are called Bohdie in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Bohdie across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.