Bobbette Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: bob-ET //bɒˈbɛt//
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: Diminutive of Robert; French: Little Robert
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bobbette is a diminutive form derived from the name Robert, which has its roots in the Old High German name Hrodebert, composed of the elements "hrod" meaning "fame" and "berht" meaning "bright" or "shining." The name Robert made its way into the English language through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it was adopted from the Old French "Robert." Over time, various diminutive forms emerged, including Bob, Bobby, and ultimately Bobbette, which adds a feminine touch to the original name. Historically, the name Robert has been borne by numerous notable figures, including Robert the Bruce, the King of Scots in the 14th century, and several saints, such as Saint Robert of Molesme, who founded the Cistercian order in the 11th century.
The name gained further prominence through its appearance in various literary works and translations, including the King James Bible, which was published in 1611 and contributed to the spread of biblical names in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, the name Bobbette, while less common, carries with it the legacy of the name Robert, which has been associated with strength and nobility.
The use of diminutive forms often reflects affection and familiarity, making Bobbette a name that conveys warmth and endearment. The name's historical roots and its connection to the more widely recognized Robert ensure its resonance within the broader context of names derived from Germanic origins.
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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)
The name Bobbette is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Bobbette was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Bobbette (1967)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Bobbette.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1963 | 25 |
| 1962 | 31 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1954 | 21 |
| 1953 | 18 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1946 | 17 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1920 | 7 |