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The baby name Bobbie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BOB-ee; IPA: /ˈbɒbi/ (UK), /ˈbɑːbi/ (US).

Bobbie is English in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: BOB-ee; IPA: /ˈbɒbi/ (UK), /ˈbɑːbi/ (US)

What is the meaning of the name Bobbie ?

The baby name Bobbie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BOB-ee; IPA: /ˈbɒbi/ (UK), /ˈbɑːbi/ (US).

Bobbie is English in Origin.

Bobbie is an English diminutive of the Germanic name Robert and its feminine counterpart Roberta, carried into Middle English via Norman French. The root elements hrod “fame” and beraht/berht “bright” combine to yield the meaning “bright fame.” As with many -ie pet names in English, Bobbie developed as a familiar form before becoming an independent given name; it remains distinctly unisex.

Records show Bobbie appearing on birth registers from the late 19th century, rising through the 1920s–1960s with particular popularity in North America and the UK. The -ie spelling often reads feminine in the United States, while in Britain and the Commonwealth it has long been used for boys and girls alike. Variants and related forms include Bobby (m), Bobbi (f), Bobbee, Bobbie-Jo/Bobbi-Jo, Robbie, Robby, and the full forms Robert/Roberta; related cognates include Roberto, Rupert, and Robin/Robyn. Today, Bobbie carries a friendly, vintage feel.

Bobbie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Bobbie

Bobbie Gentry Musician · Born 1942 · United States Bobbie Gentry is a musician from the United States, best known for her hit song 'Ode to Billie Joe'. She gained fame in the 1960s and is also known for songs like 'Fancy' and 'I'll Never Fall in Love Again'. Her storytelling style and unique voice made her a standout figure in the music scene. Bobbie Eakes Actor · Born 1961 · United States Bobbie Eakes is an American actress and singer best known for her role as Macy Alexander on the soap opera 'The Bold and the Beautiful'. She also starred in 'All My Children' as Krystal Carey. In addition to her acting career, she has released music albums showcasing her singing talent.

Bobbie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
Ireland Girls 2024 #1 911
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
Sweden Girls 2020 #178 3 1,663
Sweden Boys 2022 #180 3 1,509
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
Canada Girls 2024 #278 8 2,795
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
CN Girls 0 #354 6 8,829
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
GH Boys 0 #358 4 8,138
NL 0 #380 12 2,481
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CR Girls 0 #506 27 11,342
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
HK Boys 0 #550 8 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
SG Girls 0 #626 7 18,916
HK Girls 0 #645 6 16,104
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
NG Girls 0 #820 7 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #852 65 8,487
NL Boys 0 #863 89 5,873
NL Girls 0 #865 91 5,933
United States Boys 2023 #893 6 7,053
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
NG Boys 0 #936 16 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,099 13 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,114 28 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,153 26 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,263 5 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,598 17 28,008

Bobbie is popular in 47 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
Ireland
Ireland

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People also ask about Bobbie

Bobbie is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Bobbie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced BOB-ee; IPA: /ˈbɒbi/ (UK), /ˈbɑːbi/ (US).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Bobby, Bobbi, Bob, Bobbye, Robbie and Robbi.
Across languages, Bobbie has these equivalents: Robert (English), Roberta (English, feminine), Roberto (Spanish/Italian/Portuguese), Rupert (Germanic), Robin (diminutive form).
Yes, very popular — Bobbie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Bobbie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Yes — 2 notable people named Bobbie are in our database, including Bobbie Gentry (Musician), Bobbie Eakes (Actor).