unisex name
Bodo
- Origin German
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 30
Bodo is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 67% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Bodo is a name of German origin.
- Peaked in France in 1942, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1942.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bodo over time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2024, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 15 |
How popular is Bodo?
In 2024, Bodo was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Bodo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Bodo also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bodo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Bodo
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Bodo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Bodo
Is Bodo a girl's or a boy's name?
Bodo is used for both girls and boys. About 67% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Bodo?
Bodo has 2 syllables.
When was Bodo most popular?
Bodo peaked in 1942, when 5 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.