Bobbie
Bobbie is a diminutive of Roberta or Barbara, with roots in Germanic and Greek origins respectively. As a standalone name, it carries a friendly, approachable quality while maintaining a vintage charm that has seen renewed interest in recent years.
Current Popularity
#2067 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Works well as both a full name and nickname
- •Has a unisex appeal with vintage charm
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across cultures
- •Gives off a confident, down-to-earth impression
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Statistics
88,627
Total births since 1880
1934
Peak year
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