Boy

Bobby

BAHB-ee

Rare & Uncommon ✦ Vintage

✦ Meaning

“English diminutive of Robert meaning 'bright fame,' popularized as a standalone given name in the 20th century, representing friendliness and approachability.”

Popularity Over Time

Bobby US popularity rank over timeRank 1528 in 1907 to rank 23 in 1934. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#23#776#15281900192019401960198020002024

Bobby is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

GermanicOld English

Syllables

2

Nicknames

BobRob

Style

VintagePlayfulSoft

Famous Bearers

  • Bobby Kennedy (politician)
  • Bobby Brown (musician)
  • Bobby Fischer (chess champion)

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

Similar Names

Robert

Germanic Top 100

Robbie

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Robin

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People Also Ask

English diminutive of Robert meaning 'bright fame,' popularized as a standalone given name in the 20th century, representing friendliness and approachability.

Bobby is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.

Popular nicknames for Bobby include Bob, Rob.

Names that pair beautifully with Bobby include Johnny.