Bobby
Bobby: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หbษbi/ ยท /หbษbi/
Meaning and origin of Bobby
- A diminutive of the male given name Robert.
- A diminutive of the female given name Roberta.
Etymology
From Bob + -y.
How popular is Bobby?
Since 1880, 9,675 girls and 315,053 boys in the U.S. have been named Bobby (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #401 in 1933. Its highest rank for boys was #23 in 1934. In 2025, 207 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Bobby
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Sibling name ideas for Bobby
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Bobby FAQ
What does the name Bobby mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Robert. A diminutive of the female given name Roberta. From Bob + -y.
How popular is the name Bobby?
Since 1880, 9,675 girls and 315,053 boys in the U.S. have been named Bobby (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #401 in 1933. Its highest rank for boys was #23 in 1934. In 2025, 207 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bobby a boy or girl name?
Bobby is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 9,675 girls and 315,053 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.