Bobby

/BAHB · ee/

Meaning

“Bright fame”

English diminutive from Robert; carries youthful warmth with strong American cultural stamp

Nicknames

bob · bobby

Vibe

gentle

How it ages.

Bobby was extremely popular in US from 1930s-1960s and has declined substantially as parents prefer formal names.

US shows sharp decline from 1950s-1980s peak; UK, Australia, and Canada follow similar downward trajectory.