Bobbie
Bobbie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright fame (via Roberta) or foreign/strange (via Barbara).
Origin and history
Bobbie originated as an English affectionate diminutive for names such as Roberta or Barbara, later becoming used as an independent given name. It experienced significant popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is chosen less frequently for newborn girls, often giving it a vintage or retro feel.
Popularity in the United States
88,627 babies in the United States have been named Bobbie since 1880. It ranks #405 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1716.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.8 %)
- MS (8.7 %)
- TN (6.7 %)
- AL (6.4 %)
- GA (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 55 |
| 1890-1900 | 169 |
| 1900-1910 | 437 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,712 |
| 1920-1930 | 7,254 |
| 1930-1940 | 19,479 |
| 1940-1950 | 16,197 |
| 1950-1960 | 12,685 |
| 1960-1970 | 8,981 |
| 1970-1980 | 10,576 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,353 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,892 |
| 2000-2010 | 961 |
| 2010-2019 | 491 |
| 2020-2029 | 385 |
Famous people named Bobbie
- Bobbie Gentry: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Bob, Bobbi
Fun facts
- Bobbie peaked in U.S. popularity during the 1930s and 1940s as both a standalone name and a nickname.
- While spelled Bobbie it is predominantly used for females in the U.S., though the phonetic name Bobby spans both sexes.