Bobby
Peaked at #23 nationally in 1934, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1900, Bobby has been recorded 3% of the time for girls and 97% of the time for boys.
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Bobby — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#401
in 1933
Current rank
#10377
in 2024
Years tracked
111
1900–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1900, Bobby reached its peak popularity for girls in 1933, ranking #401 nationally with 259 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 12 years of data, its rank has climbed from #15275 (2012) to #10377 (2024) — a 32% improvement.
As of 2024, Bobby ranks #10377 nationally for girls, with 9 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #10,377 | 9 |
| 2022 | #9,798 | 10 |
| 2021 | #12,418 | 7 |
| 2019 | #11,538 | 8 |
| 2018 | #12,704 | 7 |
| 2017 | #16,286 | 5 |
| 2012 | #15,275 | 6 |
| 2010 | #17,455 | 5 |
Bobby — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#23
in 1934
Current rank
#1123
in 2024
Years tracked
122
1900–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1900, Bobby reached its peak popularity for boys in 1934, ranking #23 nationally with 7,530 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #754 (2014) to #1123 (2024) — a 33% drop.
As of 2024, Bobby ranks #1123 nationally for boys, with 189 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,123 | 189 |
| 2023 | #1,191 | 169 |
| 2022 | #1,033 | 214 |
| 2021 | #1,023 | 215 |
| 2020 | #849 | 268 |
| 2019 | #880 | 250 |
| 2018 | #822 | 272 |
| 2017 | #786 | 298 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Bobby most popular?
Bobby was most popular in 1934, when it ranked #23 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bobby becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bobby?
At least 324,511 babies have been recorded with the name Bobby in the US since 1900, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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