Bobbie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Bobbie is an English diminutive of Robert, which has roots in the Old High German name Hrodebert. The name means 'bright fame' and has evolved through historical forms like Robert and Bob. It is often viewed as a friendly and approachable name, with no biblical relevance. Bobbie gained popularity in the 19th century and continues to be used today.

The name Bobbie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bobbie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Bobbie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 474th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 238th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 560th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 786th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1554th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5587th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11081st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 341st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 137th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 234th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 268th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 492nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1790th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3133rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bobbie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bobbie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈbɑːbi/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

Bobbie is a diminutive form of the name Robert, which comes from the Old High German name Hrodebert, composed of the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright'.

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Meaning

Bright fame

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Language Evolution

Hrodebert (Old High German), Robert (Old French), Robert (Middle English), Bob (informal English diminutive), Bobbie (modern English diminutive)

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Historical Usage

Bobbie gained popularity in the 19th century as a feminine diminutive of Robert and has remained in use as a standalone name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Bobby, Robbie, Roberta, Bobbina

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Modern Popularity & Image

Bobbie is seen as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and familiarity. It has a casual charm and is sometimes viewed as trendy.

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Famous People

Bobbie Gentry (singer-songwriter), Bobbie Brown (model and actress), Bobbie Jo Stinnett (murder victim)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bobbie"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Bobbie"

"Bobbie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 474th of 7545 2,632
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 238th of 6773 9,535
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 560th of 7552 3,442
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 786th of 10718 1,699
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1554th of 16616 810
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 5587th of 24088 222
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 11081st of 23106 60
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 341st of 9107 6,582
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 137th of 9204 32,275
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 234th of 12526 23,302
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 268th of 19264 16,051
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 492nd of 27321 7,676
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1790th of 35406 1,766
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 3133rd of 30306 625

Regional Popularity of "Bobbie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
26.77%
379th/1416
- 13.82%
327th/2366
57.79%
660th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
17.79%
275th/1546
64.20%
999th/1556
7.05%
166th/2353
31.48%
487th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
24.20%
539th/2227
49.30%
1198th/2430
15.42%
440th/2853
25.23%
700th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
22.40%
658th/2937
53.89%
1877th/3483
19.95%
702nd/3518
23.84%
964th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
33.79%
1245th/3685
67.73%
3031st/4475
34.12%
1772nd/5194
30.54%
1929th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Bobbie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
44.77%
634th/1416
- 8.71%
206th/2366
49.30%
563rd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
24.00%
371st/1546
58.55%
911th/1556
2.42%
57th/2353
17.91%
277th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
16.08%
358th/2227
28.23%
686th/2430
4.77%
136th/2853
12.43%
345th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
8.34%
245th/2937
11.60%
404th/3483
6.25%
220th/3518
8.53%
345th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
10.34%
381st/3685
16.13%
722nd/4475
7.59%
394th/5194
10.31%
651st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
37.54%
1720th/4582
52.38%
2705th/5164
21.45%
1569th/7313
27.07%
2020th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
88.13%
3511th/3984
- 48.92%
3337th/6822
41.73%
2619th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Bobbie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Bobbie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.