How Many People Are Named Bobby?

324,511

people in the United States are named Bobby

1 in 1,032 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#235

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0969%

Of US population

Peak Year

1935

7,971 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: BAHB-ee
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Diminutive of BOB. Hockey greats Bobby Hull (1939-) and Bobby Orr (1948-) have borne this name.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
3.0%
Male
97.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 68.7 years old

Young (<30) 15,851
4.9%
Adult (30–60) 84,237
26%
Senior (>60) 224,423
69.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1900 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 42,692
North Carolina 28,143
Georgia 22,904
Tennessee 22,604
Alabama 18,896
Kentucky 17,168
Arkansas 15,718
Oklahoma 15,220
Mississippi 14,578
California 13,168

💡 Fun Facts About "Bobby"

  • 198 babies were named Bobby in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1935
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1900
  • Most popular in Texas

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