Bobbette Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationbob-ET / /bɒˈbɛt/English; French
Meaning
English: Diminutive of Robert; French: Little Robert
Historical & Cultural Background
Bobbette is a feminine form of the name Robert, which has Germanic roots meaning 'bright fame.' The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It reflects a trend of creating feminine variations of traditionally masculine names.
Trend Summary
Bobbette has seen limited popularity in the United States, often appearing as a unique or vintage choice.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bobbie
- Bobby
International Variants
- Roberta (Italian)
- Roberta (Spanish)
Famous people named Bobbette
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Fictional characters named Bobbette
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bobbette was first seen in the United States in 1920. Bobbette has ranked as high as #1105 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Bobbette has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bobbette (1967)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1946 | 17 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 18 |
| 1954 | 21 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1962 | 31 |
| 1963 | 25 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 |