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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Bobbi — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Bob|Bobbie
EnglishGirl↑↑ Surging

Bobbi

BAH-ee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2008
↑↑ Surging
#2008
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 23
Peak rank
#2008 in 2024
5yr change
+369 ranks
Birth frequency
2.7 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2008 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Bobbi

Popularity score: 23  ·  SSA Rank: #2008

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+369 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Bobbi is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
EnglishModernNicknameDiminutiveUnisex-leaning-girl2-syllableVintage-modernCasualMid-centurySpunkyApproachable
Character
spirited independencewarm friendlinessbold confidenceplayful energygenuine authenticity
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Bobbis

talentedspiriteddeterminedmultifacetedvulnerable
STRONG
High confidence

Bobbi is an English girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2008 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +369 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2008 · very rare
Bobbi at a Glance
Meaning:Nickname for Roberta or Robert, derived from Germanic 'Hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright). Popular mid-20th century diminutive with spunky, approachable character.
Language root:Germanic · English diminutive
Peak rank:#2008 in 2024
5yr change:+369 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Bobbi Brown
Makeup artist and entrepreneur
Bobbi Kristina Brown
Singer
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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→ Stable
Sadie
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Bobbi illustration
Name Intelligence
Bobbi · Overview
Summary

Bobbi is an English girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2008 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Bobbi scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 369 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Playful character
Bobbi carries a warm, playful, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Bobbi is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
bobbi.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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