Bobbie

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: God Is My Father; Diminutive of Robert

Background: The name Bobbie originates from the English name Robert, which means 'bright fame.' It also has connections to the Hebrew name 'Abba,' meaning 'father,' reflecting the meaning 'God is my father.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#405
Total births
106,952
Most popular decade
1930s (77,118 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+1,004 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1883

Gender usage

17.2% male 82.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1889
First year births
5
First year rank
#974
Peak year
1931
Peak year births
751
Peak rank
#178
Most recent year
2023
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#10,812

Female

First year
1883
First year births
5
First year rank
#920
Peak year
1934
Peak year births
2,190
Peak rank
#110
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
65
Recent rank
#2,648

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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