Gender: Female
Origin: English, American
Meaning: Bright fame or famous one, Bright Fame
Pronunciation: BAH-bee, /ˈbɑbi/, B AA B IY
Popularity Rank: #1,588
Derived from the name Robert, Bobby means 'bright fame' or 'famous one'. It is a popular boy's name in English-speaking countries.
The name Bobby is of English, American origin and means Bright fame or famous one, Bright Fame, Abbreviation of Robert, Short Form of Robert, Abbreviation of robert. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Bobby is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 88 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: BAH-bee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈbɑbi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B AA B IY
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Bobby is recorded 42,051 times globally, ranking it as the 1,588th most common name worldwide.
Bobby is most prevalent in United States of America, with 21,147 occurrences, making it the 261th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Bobby is found among 1 in every 86 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #261 | 1 : 86 |
| United Kingdom | #371 | 1 : 108 |
| Canada | #344 | 1 : 220 |
| Nigeria | #1,073 | 1 : 987 |
| South Africa | #1,932 | 1 : 2,281 |
| Malaysia | #1,338 | 1 : 1,950 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2,959 | 1 : 2,907 |
| France | #1,898 | 1 : 1,315 |
| Italy | #2,302 | 1 : 1,449 |
| Netherlands | #1,097 | 1 : 541 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Bobby from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: July 6, 2024 04:24 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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