Holding steady.
Popularity of Bobi since 1942
Babies named Bobi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 111 |
| 1970s | 195 |
| 1980s | 185 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bobi is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1942. It reached its peak usage in 1979, yet has never entered the top 1000. The spelling likely arose as a simplified form of Bobbie, a nickname for Robert or Roberta. While the root Robert has ancient Germanic origins meaning 'bright fame,' Bobi is a distinctly modern American creation. Its usage has remained stable and low, with no top states recorded. As a name, Bobi reflects mid-20th-century trends of playful diminutives, today largely superseded by more elaborate choices.
Bobi is a modern spelling variant of Bobbie, a diminutive of Robert (masculine) or Roberta (feminine). Robert derives from Old Germanic Hrodebert, meaning 'bright fame.' As a feminine name, Bobbie emerged in the early 20th century, and the spelling Bobi became occasionally used for girls, especially in the United States during the mid-1900s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bob, Bobbie
Sibling names for Bobi
Names that share Bobi's style, for a brother or sister.
