Bobie Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BOH-bee //ˈboʊ.bi//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: Diminutive of Robert; Hebrew: God is my father
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bobie is derived from the name Robert, which has its roots in the Germanic elements "hrod" meaning "fame" and "beraht" meaning "bright". The name Robert was introduced to England by the Normans in the 11th century, following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
It evolved through various forms, including the Old French "Robert" and Middle English "Roberd", before settling into its modern form. The diminutive Bobie is a variant that likely emerged as a familiar or affectionate form of Robert, reflecting a common linguistic practice of creating shorter, more intimate versions of names in English-speaking cultures.
Historically, the name Robert has been borne by numerous notable figures, including several kings of Scotland, such as Robert the Bruce, who reigned in the early 14th century and is celebrated for his role in the Wars of Scottish Independence. The name also appears in various historical texts and literature, including the King James Bible, where it is associated with figures of significance, further embedding it in the cultural consciousness of English speakers.
The use of diminutives like Bobie can often be traced back to familial or social contexts, where they serve to denote affection or familiarity. Culturally, names derived from Robert have maintained a strong presence in various traditions and have been associated with qualities such as leadership and valor, largely due to the historical figures who bore the name.
The name Bobie, while less common, carries the same connotations of brightness and fame, reflecting its lineage from Robert. The enduring nature of such names often speaks to their deep-rooted significance in the cultural and historical narratives of English-speaking societies.
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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)
The name Bobie 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 Bobie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Bobie (1941)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 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 Bobie.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1938 | 22 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1936 | 24 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1934 | 22 |
| 1933 | 20 |
| 1932 | 24 |
| 1931 | 21 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1927 | 15 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1910 | 5 |