Bobbi

An uncommon German pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysGermanRising fast Also a pet name
#2008 369in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A diminutive of the female given name Roberta.

Bobbi is a girl's and boy's baby name of German origin, a feminine diminutive of Robert, from the Old High German Hrodebert, meaning 'bright fame.' The -i spelling feminizes what was originally a male nickname, creating a name with an easy, cheerful confidence.

With over 24,000 U.S. births, Bobbi had its heyday in the mid-20th century and carries a retro Americana charm. It is the kind of name that belongs to someone fun, capable, and completely unpretentious.

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Popularity Over Time

Bobbi climbed 283 spots in the last 20 years — from #2291 to #2008.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Bobbi
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s367
2010s589
2000s849
1990s2,442
1980s4,774
1970s6,863
1960s4,878
1950s2,625
1940s606
1930s115

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(93 years, 19322024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Bobbi
YearBirthsRank
202497#2008
202376#2377
202270#2531
202165#2643
202059#2785
201959#2822
201858#2873
201763#2716
201670#2541
201568#2624
201457#2972
201355#3010
201259#2908
201151#3231
201049#3321
200961#2855
200862#2858
200773#2543
200680#2356
200568#2529

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Bobbi as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Bobbi has also been given to 64 boys in the U.S. since 1971.

Unranked
Current rank
64
Total births
1971
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Bobbi be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Bobbi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #2008. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Bobbi has two lives

Bobbi, the baby name
#2008girls
24,108 babies
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Bobbi, the pet name
#2037pet name
48 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19322024) · Methodology