Bohdi
Enlightenment or awakened in Sanskrit.
Name Census estimates that about 665 living Americans carry the first name Bohdi. It is a predominantly male name (98.2% of registrations). The average person named Bohdi today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bohdi births was 2024 (88 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bohdi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
665
~ 1 in 515,420 Americans
Peak year
2024
88 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,932
Tracked since 1994
Gender
Gender distribution for Bohdi
Bohdi leans heavily male at 98.2% of total registrations, but 12 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Bohdi as a male name
- Ranked #1,932 in 2024
- 81 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (87 births)
Bohdi as a female name
- Ranked #12,342 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (7 births)
Popularity
Bohdi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bohdi from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 359 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bohdi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bohdi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bohdis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Bohdi, while Oklahoma, Michigan, Colorado recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bohdi
The name Bodhi has its origins in ancient India and is derived from the Sanskrit word "bodhi," which means "enlightenment" or "awakening." This term holds significant importance in Buddhism, as it refers to the state of profound knowledge and spiritual understanding attained by Gautama Buddha under the Bodhi tree.
The earliest recorded use of the name Bodhi can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when it was mentioned in various Buddhist texts and scriptures, such as the Pali Canon and the Sutras. These ancient texts recount the story of Siddhartha Gautama, who achieved enlightenment and became known as the Buddha, or "the Awakened One."
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Bodhi was Bodhi Dharma, a Buddhist monk who lived during the 5th or 6th century CE. He is credited with introducing Chan Buddhism (known as Zen Buddhism in Japan) to China and is revered as the 28th Patriarch of Buddhism in India.
In the 7th century CE, the Indian Buddhist scholar Bodhibhadra traveled to China and played a crucial role in translating and spreading Buddhist texts and teachings. His contributions were instrumental in the development of Buddhism in East Asia.
Another prominent figure was Bodhi, a Buddhist monk and philosopher who lived in India during the 11th century CE. He is renowned for his commentary on the Abhidharmakosa, a foundational text in Buddhist philosophy.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, Bodhi was the name of a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar from Sri Lanka, Bhikkhu Bodhi, who was born in 1944. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and respected Buddhist teachers in the West, known for his translations of the Pali Canon and his efforts in promoting the study and practice of Theravada Buddhism.
While the name Bodhi has its roots in Buddhism, it has gained popularity across various cultures and regions, particularly in recent decades. Its association with enlightenment and spiritual awakening has made it an appealing choice for parents seeking names with deep meaning and cultural significance.
People
Bohdi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bohdi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bohdi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bohdi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 665 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bohdi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 515,420 US residents.
Is Bohdi a common name?
We classify Bohdi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 670 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bohdi most popular?
The single biggest year for Bohdi was 2024, when 88 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bohdi is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Bohdi a male name?
Yes, 98.2% of people registered as Bohdi in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.