Bobby
Bobby is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright fame.
Origin and history
Bobby originated as a medieval English diminutive of Robert, which comes from the Germanic name Hrodebert. Historically very popular in the United States during the mid-20th century, it is now less commonly given as an official full name.
Popularity in the United States
315,053 babies in the United States have been named Bobby since 1880. It ranks #112 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #955.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.3 %)
- NC (8.9 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
- TN (7.1 %)
- AL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 53 |
| 1910-1920 | 411 |
| 1920-1930 | 13,880 |
| 1930-1940 | 69,419 |
| 1940-1950 | 58,890 |
| 1950-1960 | 53,281 |
| 1960-1970 | 46,390 |
| 1970-1980 | 29,077 |
| 1980-1990 | 22,025 |
| 1990-2000 | 11,384 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,708 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,281 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,254 |
Famous people named Bobby
- Bobby Orr: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
- Bobby Flay: Chef, Television Host
- Bobby Fischer: Chess Grandmaster
Nicknames
Bob
Fun facts
- Bobby arose in Middle English by altering the initial consonant of Robby, a pattern also seen in Richard to Dick and William to Bill.
- Bobby peaked in the United States during the 1930s through 1950s, frequently ranking among the top 30 names for boys.