Bobbi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bobbi is an English name derived from the Old High German Hrodebert, meaning 'bright fame'. It evolved through various historical forms, including Robert and Bob. The name is often associated with warmth and friendliness. There is no biblical background associated with Bobbi, and it gained popularity in the 20th century as a feminine variant. Notable individuals with this name include Bobbi Brown and Bobbi Kristina Brown.
The name Bobbi is most popular in Montana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bobbi has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Bobbi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5548th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13420th out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1635th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 574th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 365th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 583rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1916th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2639th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bobbi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bobbi"
Pronunciation
/ˈbɑːbi/
Origin
English
Etymology
Bobbi is a diminutive form of the name Robert, which is derived from the Old High German name Hrodebert, meaning 'bright fame'.
Meaning
bright fame
Language Evolution
Hrodebert (Old High German), Robert (Old French), Rob (Middle English), Bob (Modern English), Bobbi (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Bobbi gained popularity in the 20th century as a feminine form of Bob and Robert, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Bobby, Robbie, Bob, Roberta
Modern Popularity & Image
Bobbi is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and familiarity.
Famous People
Bobbi Brown (makeup artist), Bobbi Kristina Brown (singer and actress), Bobbi Gentry (singer-songwriter)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bobbi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Bobbi"
"Bobbi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5548th of 10718 | 52 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13420th of 16616 | 12 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1635th of 9204 | 437 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 574th of 12526 | 4,930 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 365th of 19264 | 10,385 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 583rd of 27321 | 5,941 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1916th of 35406 | 1,618 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2639th of 30306 | 797 |
Regional Popularity of "Bobbi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Bobbi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
86.48% 1337th/1546 |
95.76% 1490th/1556 |
72.84% 1714th/2353 |
59.99% 928th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
20.79% 463rd/2227 |
27.16% 660th/2430 |
25.69% 733rd/2853 |
18.02% 500th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
8.99% 264th/2937 |
10.74% 374th/3483 |
13.81% 486th/3518 |
9.74% 394th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
9.99% 368th/3685 |
14.55% 651st/4475 |
13.27% 689th/5194 |
11.87% 750th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.35% 1574th/4582 |
39.00% 2014th/5164 |
34.23% 2503rd/7313 |
25.57% 1908th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
93.17% 3712th/3984 |
61.09% 2741st/4487 |
53.61% 3657th/6822 |
34.08% 2139th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bobbi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bobbi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.