Bobbie Unisex

Popularity: #857 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BOB-ee //ˈbɑː.bi//

Origin: English; diminutive of Robert

Meaning: English: bright fame; diminutive of Robert: fame, shining

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Bobbie is a diminutive form of the name Robert, which has its roots in the Old High German name Hrodebert, composed of the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'shining.' This name transitioned into Latin as Robertus and later into Old French as Robert, before being adopted into Middle English as Robert. The use of diminutive forms, such as Bobbie, became popular in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the 19th century, as affectionate or informal versions of more formal names gained favor.

Historically, the name Robert has been borne by numerous notable figures, including Robert the Bruce, the King of Scots in the early 14th century, who played a crucial role in the Wars of Scottish Independence. The name has also been associated with various saints, including Saint Robert of Molesme, a 11th-century French abbot and founder of the Cistercian order.

The widespread use of the name Robert in literature and historical texts, including its appearance in the King James Bible in the early 17th century, further solidified its prominence in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, the name Bobbie has been embraced in various contexts, often symbolizing warmth and familiarity.

It has been used in literature and popular culture, contributing to its resonance as a friendly and approachable name. The diminutive form Bobbie, while primarily associated with females, also reflects a broader trend of using affectionate nicknames in English, which often carry a sense of endearment and personal connection.

Overall, Bobbie's historical and cultural significance is deeply intertwined with the legacy of its root name, Robert, and its evolution through linguistic and social changes.

Famous people named Bobbie

In this section, you will find notable people named Bobbie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Bobbie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Bobbie Brown is a television personality best known for her appearances on the reality show Celebrity Rehab and the music video for Cherry Pie by Warrant.

Fictional characters named Bobbie

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Bobbie is a fictional character from the novel The Railway Children by E. Nesbit. She is one of the three children who move to the countryside and embark on adventures after their father is wrongfully imprisoned.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Bobbie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RobertaBellaLilaSophieMollyChloe

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Bobbie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

BobbyBettyBonnieBrandyCarrieCindyDaisyDollyEllieHattieMaggieNellie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bobbie was first seen in the United States in 1883.

Bobbie has ranked as high as #158 nationally, which occurred in 1934, and has been most popular in Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.

In the past 5 years the name Bobbie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Bobbie 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 Bobbie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Bobbie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 96 5 91
2024 65 0 65
2023 75 6 69
2022 63 7 56
2021 62 0 62
2020 51 9 42
2019 45 6 39
2018 72 11 61
2017 58 6 52
2016 34 0 34
2015 53 10 43
2014 48 6 42
2013 61 0 61
2012 73 19 54
2011 67 11 56
2010 59 10 49
2009 58 7 51
2008 79 11 68
2007 99 21 78
2006 77 11 66
2005 101 11 90
2004 108 13 95
2003 117 9 108
2002 124 11 113
2001 162 18 144
2000 163 15 148
1999 203 19 184
1998 215 17 198
1997 283 19 264
1996 310 29 281
1995 353 33 320
1994 373 27 346
1993 351 37 314
1992 297 24 273
1991 403 42 361
1990 402 51 351
1989 447 60 387
1988 442 59 383
1987 470 46 424
1986 510 59 451
1985 618 59 559
1984 668 60 608
1983 797 60 737
1982 1,026 79 947
1981 1,019 85 934
1980 1,012 89 923
1979 951 74 877
1978 957 81 876
1977 1,074 91 983
1976 1,142 93 1,049
1975 1,142 100 1,042
1974 1,160 87 1,073
1973 1,161 85 1,076
1972 1,283 108 1,175
1971 1,322 117 1,205
1970 1,335 115 1,220
1969 1,187 131 1,056
1968 987 116 871
1967 989 133 856
1966 992 132 860
1965 1,055 147 908
1964 1,015 152 863
1963 948 155 793
1962 1,031 156 875
1961 1,053 157 896
1960 1,197 194 1,003
1959 1,245 168 1,077
1958 1,299 159 1,140
1957 1,336 174 1,162
1956 1,413 175 1,238
1955 1,328 170 1,158
1954 1,535 151 1,384
1953 1,509 193 1,316
1952 1,490 157 1,333
1951 1,669 180 1,489
1950 1,579 191 1,388
1949 1,689 219 1,470
1948 1,749 206 1,543
1947 1,871 253 1,618
1946 1,788 232 1,556
1945 1,827 264 1,563
1944 1,982 272 1,710
1943 2,146 342 1,804
1942 2,047 379 1,668
1941 2,056 423 1,633
1940 2,075 443 1,632
1939 2,151 475 1,676
1938 2,412 544 1,868
1937 2,550 597 1,953
1936 2,613 627 1,986
1935 2,574 570 2,004
1934 2,850 660 2,190
1933 2,628 618 2,010
1932 2,816 690 2,126
1931 2,652 751 1,901
1930 2,461 696 1,765
1929 2,132 603 1,529
1928 1,838 581 1,257
1927 1,560 502 1,058
1926 1,276 437 839
1925 1,002 325 677
1924 742 239 503
1923 625 206 419
1922 524 186 338
1921 477 135 342
1920 419 127 292
1919 375 78 297
1918 343 77 266
1917 294 62 232
1916 252 58 194
1915 235 42 193
1914 178 30 148
1913 153 21 132
1912 126 19 107
1911 105 12 93
1910 69 19 50
1909 74 10 64
1908 77 5 72
1907 63 10 53
1906 50 6 44
1905 60 6 54
1904 31 5 26
1903 37 9 28
1902 37 6 31
1901 30 0 30
1900 41 6 35
1899 18 0 18
1898 25 5 20
1897 17 0 17
1896 16 0 16
1895 26 0 26
1894 9 0 9
1893 17 0 17
1892 13 0 13
1891 20 0 20
1890 13 0 13
1889 17 5 12
1888 8 0 8
1887 10 0 10
1886 5 0 5
1885 9 0 9
1884 6 0 6
1883 5 0 5

Top States for Bobbie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 10
45%
TX 7
32%
TN 5
23%