Bobbie
A diminutive of the male given name Robert.
Every Bobbie since 1883 — 107,049 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bobbie
Bobbie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,067 in 2025 with 91 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 107,049 American babies have been named Bobbie — about 83% girls and 17% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1934, when 2,850 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bobbie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bobbie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91 | #2,067 | 5 | #12,298 |
| 2024 | 65 | #2,671 | — | — |
| 2023 | 69 | #2,564 | 6 | #11,010 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2,963 | 7 | #9,971 |
| 2021 | 62 | #2,754 | — | — |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,554 | 9 | #8,168 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,806 | 6 | #10,975 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2,786 | 11 | #7,184 |
| 2017 | 52 | #3,100 | 6 | #10,955 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,269 | — | — |
| 2015 | 43 | #3,606 | 10 | #7,560 |
| 2014 | 42 | #3,663 | 6 | #10,888 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2,808 | — | — |
| 2012 | 54 | #3,104 | 19 | #4,886 |
| 2011 | 56 | #3,017 | 11 | #7,071 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,322 | 10 | #7,650 |
| 2009 | 51 | #3,260 | 7 | #9,996 |
| 2008 | 68 | #2,696 | 11 | #7,252 |
| 2007 | 78 | #2,422 | 21 | #4,515 |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,708 | 11 | #6,970 |
| 2005 | 90 | #2,077 | 11 | #6,701 |
| 2004 | 95 | #1,963 | 13 | #5,849 |
| 2003 | 108 | #1,746 | 9 | #7,308 |
| 2002 | 113 | #1,634 | 11 | #6,137 |
| 2001 | 144 | #1,333 | 18 | #4,319 |
| 2000 | 148 | #1,298 | 15 | #4,808 |
| 1995 | 320 | #667 | 33 | #2,357 |
| 1990 | 351 | #638 | 51 | #1,617 |
| 1985 | 559 | #404 | 59 | #1,243 |
| 1980 | 923 | #270 | 89 | #954 |
| 1975 | 1,042 | #233 | 100 | #832 |
| 1970 | 1,220 | #253 | 115 | #769 |
| 1965 | 908 | #294 | 147 | #626 |
| 1960 | 1,003 | #290 | 194 | #563 |
| 1955 | 1,158 | #237 | 170 | #567 |
| 1950 | 1,388 | #195 | 191 | #487 |
| 1945 | 1,563 | #150 | 264 | #367 |
| 1940 | 1,632 | #147 | 443 | #266 |
| 1935 | 2,004 | #116 | 570 | #211 |
| 1930 | 1,765 | #135 | 696 | #200 |
| 1925 | 677 | #254 | 325 | #315 |
| 1920 | 292 | #384 | 127 | #546 |
| 1915 | 193 | #441 | 42 | #964 |
| 1910 | 50 | #585 | 19 | #680 |
| 1905 | 54 | #458 | 6 | #1,110 |
| 1900 | 35 | #592 | 6 | #1,180 |
| 1895 | 26 | #599 | — | — |
| 1890 | 13 | #762 | — | — |
| 1885 | 9 | #751 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Bobbie
- Bobbie Rosenfeld Athlete · 1904–1969
- Bobbie Gentry Singer · b. 1942
- Bobbie Singer Singer · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bobbie mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Robert.
How popular is the name Bobbie in 2025?
Bobbie ranked #2,067 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 91 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bobbie?
107,049 babies have been named Bobbie in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bobbie most popular?
Bobbie peaked in 1934, when 2,850 newborns received the name.
Is Bobbie a boy or girl name?
Bobbie is used for both: about 83% of babies named Bobbie have been girls and 17% boys.
Is the name Bobbie rising or falling?
Bobbie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bobbie?
Well-known people named Bobbie include Bobbie Rosenfeld (athlete), Bobbie Gentry (singer), Bobbie Singer (singer).