Bobbie

Bobbie - A very unique female name

Bobbie appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #596. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Bobbie and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Bobbie? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Bobbie. The baby girl name Bobbie was given to 27 baby girls in 2025, ranking #2595 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 48,277 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Bobbie peaked in popularity 92 years ago in 1934 on position 110.

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Bobbie is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Bobbie is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,816 - and is the least popular in New York at position #2,144.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Bobbie is where you live.

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Bobbie origin and meaning

English — diminutive of Roberta / Robert

A feminine diminutive of Robert, from Germanic hrod-berht, "bright fame"

Bobbie is the -ie diminutive of Roberta (and sometimes of Barbara), used as a full name in its own right. It peaked in 1934 during the era of nickname names and has revived slightly since 2020.

Attested etymology

Bobbie is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Bobbie, pop culture references for the name Bobbie and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Bobbie

We've found the following names that sound similar to Bobbie, sorted by popularity.

Bobbi / Bobby / Baby / Buffy / Bobbye / Bowie / Bev / Bao / Bea / Buffie /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Bobbie

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Bobbie a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Bobbie?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

BOB-ee · /ˈbɒbi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Bobby — The spelling more often used for boys.
• Roberta — The full name Bobbie shortens — a separate established name.

Famous bearers

• Bobbie Gentry — Country singer-songwriter of 'Ode to Billie Joe'; born Roberta Lee Streeter and famous under the name Bobbie Gentry (b. 1942) Contemporary

Style

Nickname nameVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Bobbie offers 1930s spunk — a nickname name that feels friendly and a little tomboyish.

Worth knowing

• Many will assume it is short for Roberta and ask what it 'stands for'.