gender neutral
Bobby
bright fame, shining glory
About Bobby
Warmth, familiarity, and timeless friendliness radiate from this enduringly popular choice. Few names feel as immediately approachable and genuinely likeable. The double consonant creates a bouncy, upbeat rhythm that suits childhood perfectly while the name has proven it ages well through generations. Parents selecting Bobby often prioritize warmth and accessibility over formality, wanting their son to have a name that invites connection rather than distance. It's the name of neighbors, teammates, and friends—roles most parents hope their children will embrace. The name crosses generational boundaries effortlessly, having served multiple eras without feeling dated. Its simplicity prevents spelling confusion, and its informality eliminates the need for nicknames. For families valuing traditional Americana, classic simplicity, and names that feel like home, Bobby delivers completely. It suggests approachability, reliability, and genuine good nature—qualities that make life easier and relationships richer. This choice prioritizes human connection over impression management, warmth over status.
Popularity of the Name Bobby
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | #890 | ||||
| 1905 | #746 | ||||
| 1911 | #989 | ||||
| 1914 | #908 | ||||
| 1915 | #965 | ||||
| 1916 | #897 | ||||
| 1917 | #799 | ||||
| 1918 | #701 | ||||
| 1919 | #629 | ||||
| 1920 | #468 | ||||
| 1921 | #365 | ||||
| 1922 | #293 | ||||
| 1923 | #260 | ||||
| 1924 | #191 | ||||
| 1925 | #150 | ||||
| 1926 | #116 | ||||
| 1927 | #91 | ||||
| 1928 | #65 | ||||
| 1929 | #50 | ||||
| 1930 | #41 | ||||
| 1931 | #32 | ||||
| 1932 | #30 | ||||
| 1933 | #26 | ||||
| 1934 | #23 | ||||
| 1935 | #24 | ||||
| 1936 | #24 | ||||
| 1937 | #24 | ||||
| 1938 | #27 | ||||
| 1939 | #29 | ||||
| 1940 | #30 | ||||
| 1941 | #35 | ||||
| 1942 | #43 | ||||
| 1943 | #46 | ||||
| 1944 | #50 | ||||
| 1945 | #53 | ||||
| 1946 | #53 | ||||
| 1947 | #60 | ||||
| 1948 | #62 | ||||
| 1949 | #67 | ||||
| 1950 | #65 | ||||
| 1951 | #77 | ||||
| 1952 | #77 | ||||
| 1953 | #74 | ||||
| 1954 | #72 | ||||
| 1955 | #75 | ||||
| 1956 | #77 | ||||
| 1957 | #78 | ||||
| 1958 | #69 | ||||
| 1959 | #71 | ||||
| 1960 | #73 | ||||
| 1961 | #76 | ||||
| 1962 | #78 | ||||
| 1963 | #75 | ||||
| 1964 | #73 | ||||
| 1965 | #80 | ||||
| 1966 | #82 | ||||
| 1967 | #83 | ||||
| 1968 | #81 | ||||
| 1969 | #82 | ||||
| 1970 | #87 | ||||
| 1971 | #79 | ||||
| 1972 | #90 | ||||
| 1973 | #93 | ||||
| 1974 | #92 | ||||
| 1975 | #93 | ||||
| 1976 | #96 | ||||
| 1977 | #105 | ||||
| 1978 | #109 | ||||
| 1979 | #106 | ||||
| 1980 | #109 | #328 | |||
| 1981 | #110 | #241 | |||
| 1982 | #113 | ||||
| 1983 | #118 | #286 | |||
| 1984 | #129 | #263 | |||
| 1985 | #135 | #241 | #234 | ||
| 1986 | #130 | #248 | |||
| 1987 | #147 | #298 | #251 | ||
| 1988 | #163 | #273 | |||
| 1989 | #172 | ||||
| 1990 | #185 | #330 | |||
| 1991 | #206 | #330 | #332 | #313 | |
| 1992 | #221 | #286 | |||
| 1993 | #238 | #256 | #386 | ||
| 1994 | #255 | #267 | #384 | ||
| 1995 | #269 | #303 | #385 | ||
| 1996 | #290 | #338 | #408 | ||
| 1997 | #299 | #270 | #264 | #535 | |
| 1998 | #325 | #273 | #377 | #664 | |
| 1999 | #359 | #293 | #292 | #461 | |
| 2000 | #364 | #286 | #400 | #627 | |
| 2001 | #389 | #298 | #255 | #951 | |
| 2002 | #399 | #315 | #235 | #723 | |
| 2003 | #451 | #198 | #184 | #694 | |
| 2004 | #452 | #113 | #146 | #941 | |
| 2005 | #490 | #121 | #104 | ||
| 2006 | #483 | #120 | #122 | #885 | |
| 2007 | #503 | #119 | #108 | #890 | |
| 2008 | #524 | #117 | #109 | ||
| 2009 | #576 | #106 | #85 | ||
| 2010 | #552 | #90 | #62 | ||
| 2011 | #683 | #81 | #63 | ||
| 2012 | #714 | #61 | #63 | ||
| 2013 | #665 | #62 | #59 | ||
| 2014 | #754 | #80 | #54 | ||
| 2015 | #740 | #74 | #50 | ||
| 2016 | #754 | #94 | #47 | ||
| 2017 | #786 | #70 | #48 | ||
| 2018 | #823 | #77 | #43 | ||
| 2019 | #880 | #70 | #30 | ||
| 2020 | #850 | #75 | #27 | ||
| 2021 | #79 | #34 | |||
| 2022 | #83 | #371 | #31 | ||
| 2023 | #96 | #450 | #29 | ||
| 2024 | #85 | #29 | |||
| 2025 | #101 | #437 | #32 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Bobby
Names Similar to Bobby
Nicknames for Bobby
- Bob
- Robby
- Rob
- Bo
Famous People Named Bobby
| Bobby Fischer | American chess grandmaster |
| Bobby Moore | English footballer and World Cup-winning captain |
| Bobby Charlton | English football legend |
| Bobby Brown | American singer and songwriter |
| Bobby Darin | American singer and actor |
| Bobby Orr | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Bobby Bowden | American college football coach |
| Bobby Cannavale | American actor |
| Bobby Deol | Indian actor |
| Bobby Jindal | American politician and former Governor of Louisiana |
| Bobby Shmurda | American rapper |
| Bobby Rydell | American singer and actor |
| Bobby Vinton | American singer |
| Bobby Driscoll | American child actor |
| Bobby Zamora | English footballer |
| Bobby Kimball | American singer - Toto |
| Bobby Unser | American racing driver |
| Bobby Rahal | American racing driver and team owner |
| Bobby Farrelly | American film director and producer |
| Bobby Flay | American celebrity chef and television personality |
Characters Named Bobby
| Bobby Hill | "King of the Hill" animated series |
| Bobby Axelrod | "Billions" TV series |
| Bobby Drake | Iceman - Marvel Comics character - X-Men |
| Bobby "Bacala" Baccalieri | "The Sopranos" TV series |
| Bobby Ewing | "Dallas" TV series |
| Bobby Finstock | "Teen Wolf" TV series |
| Bobby Wheeler | "Taxi" TV series |
| Bobby Boucher | "The Waterboy" movie |
| Bobby Mercer | "Four Brothers" movie |
| Bobby Cobb | "Cougar Town" TV series |
| Bobby Caffey | "Third Watch" TV series |
| Bobby Newport | "Parks and Recreation" TV series |
| Bobby Singer | "X-Men" movie series |
| Bobby Funke | "Assassination of a High School President" movie |
| Bobby Riddle | "Bobby's World" animated series |
| Bobby Bolivia | "Transformers" movie |
| Bobby Prinze | "Scary Movie" franchise |
| Bobby Taylor | "The Brady Bunch Movie" series |
| Bobby Pellitt | "Horrible Bosses" movie |