Bobby
A diminutive of the male given name Robert.
Every Bobby since 1900 — 324,728 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bobby
Bobby is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,097 in 2025 with 195 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 324,728 American babies have been named Bobby. Its peak came in 1935, when 7,971 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 Bobby stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bobby 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 | 12 | #8,448 | 195 | #1,097 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,411 | 192 | #1,114 |
| 2023 | — | — | 169 | #1,192 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,806 | 214 | #1,033 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,429 | 216 | #1,016 |
| 2020 | — | — | 268 | #850 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,542 | 250 | #880 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,706 | 272 | #823 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,290 | 298 | #786 |
| 2016 | — | — | 322 | #754 |
| 2015 | — | — | 328 | #740 |
| 2014 | — | — | 313 | #754 |
| 2013 | — | — | 363 | #665 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,275 | 331 | #714 |
| 2011 | — | — | 346 | #683 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,455 | 458 | #552 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,746 | 458 | #576 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,717 | 515 | #524 |
| 2007 | — | — | 523 | #503 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,439 | 546 | #483 |
| 2005 | — | — | 505 | #490 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,778 | 573 | #452 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,478 | 559 | #451 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13,860 | 644 | #399 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,164 | 655 | #389 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,105 | 730 | #364 |
| 1995 | 20 | #4,864 | 1,046 | #269 |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,629 | 1,677 | #185 |
| 1985 | 50 | #2,105 | 2,094 | #135 |
| 1980 | 108 | #1,218 | 2,724 | #109 |
| 1975 | 104 | #1,119 | 2,772 | #93 |
| 1970 | 147 | #894 | 3,636 | #87 |
| 1965 | 87 | #1,135 | 4,588 | #80 |
| 1960 | 102 | #1,064 | 5,656 | #73 |
| 1955 | 115 | #916 | 5,223 | #75 |
| 1950 | 129 | #762 | 5,019 | #65 |
| 1945 | 129 | #642 | 5,052 | #53 |
| 1940 | 149 | #568 | 6,882 | #30 |
| 1935 | 245 | #416 | 7,726 | #24 |
| 1930 | 262 | #405 | 5,181 | #41 |
| 1925 | 111 | #698 | 1,085 | #150 |
| 1920 | 53 | #1,021 | 170 | #468 |
| 1915 | 24 | #1,483 | 42 | #965 |
| 1910 | 16 | #1,116 | 8 | #1,209 |
| 1905 | — | — | 11 | #746 |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,965 | 7 | #1,061 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Bobby
- Bobby Fischer Chess player · 1943–2008
- Bobby Charlton Soccer player · b. 1937
- Bobby Robson Soccer player · 1933–2009
- Bobby Moore Soccer player · 1941–1993
- Bobby Morrow Athlete · 1935–2020
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bobby mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Robert.
How popular is the name Bobby in 2025?
Bobby ranked #1,097 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 195 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bobby?
324,728 babies have been named Bobby in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bobby most popular?
Bobby peaked in 1935, when 7,971 newborns received the name.
Is Bobby a boy or girl name?
Bobby is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bobby rising or falling?
Bobby is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bobby?
Well-known people named Bobby include Bobby Fischer (chess player), Bobby Charlton (soccer player), Bobby Robson (soccer player).