Bobie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBOH-bee / /ˈboʊ.bi/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: Diminutive of Robert; Hebrew: God is my father
Historical & Cultural Background
Bobie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Robert, which has Germanic roots. The name Robert has been popular in various cultures and has numerous variants. In Hebrew, the name can be interpreted as a reference to divine parentage. The use of diminutive forms like Bobie reflects a trend in naming practices where affectionate or informal versions of names are favored.
Trend Summary
Bobie is less common in recent years, with a slight resurgence in informal naming trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bobby
- Bob
International Variants
- Roberto (Italian)
- Roberto (Spanish)
- Ruprecht (German)
Famous people named Bobie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bobie was first seen in the United States in 1910. Bobie has ranked as high as #833 nationally, which occurred in 1932, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Bobie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bobie (1941)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 15 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 21 |
| 1932 | 24 |
| 1933 | 20 |
| 1934 | 22 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1936 | 24 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 22 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |