How Many People Are Named Bob?
93,300
people in the United States are named Bob
1 in 3,590 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#726
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0279%
Of US population
Peak Year
1959
2,834 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Dutch
Pronunciation:
BAHB (American English), BAWB (British English, Dutch)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Short form of ROBERT. It arose later than Dob, Hob and Nob, which were medieval rhyming nicknames of Robert. It was borne by the character Bob Cratchit in Charles Dickens' novel 'A Christmas Carol' (1843). Other famous bearers include American folk musician Bob Dylan (1941-) and Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley (1945-1981).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 80.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
12,158
Illinois
6,191
Ohio
5,419
Texas
4,798
Missouri
4,584
Michigan
4,212
Oklahoma
4,127
Washington
3,478
Indiana
3,336
Iowa
2,893
💡 Fun Facts About "Bob"
- 7 babies were named Bob in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1959
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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