Bobby Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBAH-bee / /ˈbɒbi/English; diminutive of Robert
Meaning
Bright fame; shining fame
Historical & Cultural Background
Bobby is commonly used as a diminutive of the name Robert, which has Germanic roots. The name Robert became popular in England after the Norman Conquest. Over time, Bobby emerged as a familiar and affectionate form of the name. It has been widely used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
Trend Summary
Bobby has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bob
- Robbie
International Variants
- Roberto (Italian)
- Róbert (Hungarian)
- Bobby (Dutch)
Famous people named Bobby
Bobby Fischer was an American chess grandmaster and world chess champion, known for his contributions to the game.
Bobby Kennedy was an American politician and lawyer, serving as a U.S. Senator and a prominent figure in the civil rights movement.
Bobby Darin was an American singer, songwriter, and actor, famous for hits like 'Mack the Knife'.
Bobby Flay is an American celebrity chef and restaurateur, recognized for his contributions to the culinary world.
Fictional characters named Bobby
Bobby Hill is a character from the animated television series 'King of the Hill', known for his humorous and naive personality.
Bobby Draper is a character from the television series 'Mad Men', representing the challenges of growing up in a complex family environment.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bobby was first seen in the United States in 1900. Bobby has ranked as high as #49 nationally, which occurred in 1937, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Bobby has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bobby (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 34 | |
CA | 21 | |
GA | 11 | |
FL | 11 | |
NC | 9 | |
TN | 8 | |
VA | 7 | |
IN | 6 | |
WA | 6 | |
OH | 6 | |
KY | 5 | |
LA | 5 | |
MS | 5 | |
AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1900 | 7 |
1904 | 8 |
1905 | 11 |
1906 | 7 |
1907 | 5 |
1908 | 6 |
1909 | 9 |
1910 | 8 |
1911 | 12 |
1912 | 14 |
1913 | 14 |
1914 | 36 |
1915 | 42 |
1916 | 49 |
1917 | 62 |
1918 | 81 |
1919 | 93 |
1920 | 170 |
1921 | 274 |
1922 | 370 |
1923 | 470 |
1924 | 733 |
1925 | 1,085 |
1926 | 1,595 |
1927 | 2,287 |
1928 | 2,971 |
1929 | 3,924 |
1930 | 5,182 |
1931 | 5,858 |
1932 | 6,597 |
1933 | 6,490 |
1934 | 7,530 |
1935 | 7,726 |
1936 | 7,735 |
1937 | 7,745 |
1938 | 7,497 |
1939 | 7,056 |
1940 | 6,882 |
1941 | 6,590 |
1942 | 6,249 |
1943 | 6,121 |
1944 | 5,411 |
1945 | 5,049 |
1946 | 5,771 |
1947 | 6,116 |
1948 | 5,581 |
1949 | 5,120 |
1950 | 5,018 |
1951 | 5,006 |
1952 | 4,960 |
1953 | 5,179 |
1954 | 5,508 |
1955 | 5,223 |
1956 | 5,358 |
1957 | 5,617 |
1958 | 5,737 |
1959 | 5,676 |
1960 | 5,652 |
1961 | 5,403 |
1962 | 5,323 |
1963 | 5,212 |
1964 | 5,083 |
1965 | 4,588 |
1966 | 4,067 |
1967 | 3,778 |
1968 | 3,629 |
1969 | 3,653 |
1970 | 3,636 |
1971 | 3,652 |
1972 | 3,172 |
1973 | 2,889 |
1974 | 2,792 |
1975 | 2,772 |
1976 | 2,644 |
1977 | 2,539 |
1978 | 2,398 |
1979 | 2,584 |
1980 | 2,724 |
1981 | 2,658 |
1982 | 2,605 |
1983 | 2,357 |
1984 | 2,119 |
1985 | 2,094 |
1986 | 2,105 |
1987 | 1,889 |
1988 | 1,715 |
1989 | 1,759 |
1990 | 1,677 |
1991 | 1,508 |
1992 | 1,387 |
1993 | 1,221 |
1994 | 1,136 |
1995 | 1,046 |
1996 | 932 |
1997 | 913 |
1998 | 835 |
1999 | 729 |
2000 | 730 |
2001 | 655 |
2002 | 644 |
2003 | 559 |
2004 | 573 |
2005 | 505 |
2006 | 546 |
2007 | 523 |
2008 | 515 |
2009 | 458 |
2010 | 457 |
2011 | 345 |
2012 | 331 |
2013 | 363 |
2014 | 313 |
2015 | 328 |
2016 | 322 |
2017 | 298 |
2018 | 272 |
2019 | 250 |
2020 | 268 |
2021 | 215 |
2022 | 214 |
2023 | 169 |
2024 | 189 |