Bobby
boy name#1097 in 2025Bobby entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #23 in 1934, ranks #1097 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1900–2025
#1097
rank today
#23
peak (1934)
195
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1036 |
| 1910s | #977 |
| 1920s | #205 |
| 1930s | #28 |
| 1940s | #50 |
| 1950s | #74 |
| 1960s | #78 |
| 1970s | #95 |
| 1980s | #133 |
| 1990s | #265 |
| 2000s | #463 |
| 2010s | #735 |
| 2020s | #1050 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bobby has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 187,000 people named Bobby are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bobby alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bobby in 2025?
- Bobby ranks #1097 among US boy names in 2025, with 195 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bobby most popular?
- Bobby peaked in 1934, reaching #23 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bobby with classmates?
- Bobby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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