Bob
girl nameBob entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2037 in 1932, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#2037
peak (1932)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4083 |
| 1920s | #3379 |
| 1930s | #2740 |
| 1940s | #4329 |
| 1950s | #5327 |
| 1960s | #5980 |
| 1970s | #7995 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Bob are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bob alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bob in 2025?
- Bob is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bob most popular?
- Bob peaked in 1932, reaching #2037 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bob with classmates?
- Bob will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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