Bobby
Bobby is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright fame.
Origin and history
Bobby originated as a diminutive of the Germanic name Robert, meaning 'bright fame'. While historically more common for males, it has a long history of use as a feminine given name in the United States. In recent years, its usage for girls has become relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
9,675 babies in the United States have been named Bobby since 1880. It ranks #1683 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2063.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.8 %)
- MS (12.7 %)
- AL (6.9 %)
- GA (6.8 %)
- AR (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 34 |
| 1910-1920 | 251 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,173 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,244 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,555 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,218 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,021 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,161 |
| 1980-1990 | 680 |
| 1990-2000 | 210 |
| 2000-2010 | 59 |
| 2010-2019 | 31 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Famous people named Bobby
- Bobby Jo Long: Subject of media coverage
Fun facts
- Bobby developed in Middle English as a rhyming pet form of Rob, which derived from Robert.
- Though predominantly male in total numbers, Bobby reached peak popularity for girls in the U.S. during the mid-20th century.