Bobbi
A diminutive of the female given name Roberta.
Every Bobbi since 1932 — 24,280 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bobbi
Bobbi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,834 in 2025 with 109 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1932, 24,280 American babies have been named Bobbi. Its peak came in 1971, when 853 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Bobbi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bobbi 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 | 109 | #1,834 | — | — |
| 2024 | 97 | #2,014 | — | — |
| 2023 | 76 | #2,381 | — | — |
| 2022 | 70 | #2,531 | — | — |
| 2021 | 65 | #2,644 | — | — |
| 2020 | 59 | #2,787 | — | — |
| 2019 | 59 | #2,823 | — | — |
| 2018 | 58 | #2,875 | — | — |
| 2017 | 63 | #2,718 | — | — |
| 2016 | 70 | #2,541 | — | — |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,624 | — | — |
| 2014 | 57 | #2,972 | — | — |
| 2013 | 55 | #3,010 | — | — |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,908 | — | — |
| 2011 | 51 | #3,231 | — | — |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,321 | — | — |
| 2009 | 61 | #2,855 | — | — |
| 2008 | 62 | #2,858 | — | — |
| 2007 | 73 | #2,543 | — | — |
| 2006 | 80 | #2,356 | — | — |
| 2005 | 68 | #2,529 | — | — |
| 2004 | 76 | #2,291 | — | — |
| 2003 | 86 | #2,063 | — | — |
| 2002 | 100 | #1,792 | — | — |
| 2001 | 118 | #1,574 | — | — |
| 2000 | 125 | #1,474 | — | — |
| 1995 | 267 | #758 | — | — |
| 1990 | 265 | #771 | — | — |
| 1985 | 421 | #487 | — | — |
| 1980 | 665 | #355 | — | — |
| 1975 | 644 | #343 | 5 | #5,562 |
| 1970 | 791 | #332 | — | — |
| 1965 | 577 | #381 | — | — |
| 1960 | 419 | #481 | — | — |
| 1955 | 326 | #513 | — | — |
| 1950 | 64 | #1,155 | — | — |
| 1945 | 66 | #941 | — | — |
| 1940 | 34 | #1,274 | — | — |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,597 | — | — |
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Famous people named Bobbi
- Bobbi Eden Pornographic actor · b. 1980
- Bobbi Starr Pornographic actor · b. 1983
- Bobbi Kristina Brown Actor · 1993–2015
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bobbi mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Roberta.
How popular is the name Bobbi in 2025?
Bobbi ranked #1,834 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 109 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bobbi?
24,280 babies have been named Bobbi in the United States since 1932, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bobbi most popular?
Bobbi peaked in 1971, when 853 newborns received the name.
Is Bobbi a boy or girl name?
Bobbi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bobbi rising or falling?
Bobbi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bobbi?
Well-known people named Bobbi include Bobbi Eden (pornographic actor), Bobbi Starr (pornographic actor), Bobbi Kristina Brown (actor).