Home / Name Directory / Bobby
How Many People Are Named Bobby?
Estimated people named Bobby living in the U.S. today
194,438
Gender distribution
97% male · 3% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 324,511
- Peak year: 1935 (7,971 births)
- Estimated living today: 194,438
Bobby by age group — who carries the name today?
Bobby popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Bobby
Bobby has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 324,511 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 194,438 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,758 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Bobbys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Bobby in the US?
An estimated 194,438 people named Bobby are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Bobby uncommon — about 1 in 1,758 Americans.
Is Bobby a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Bobby is 97% male and 3% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Bobby most popular?
Bobby peaked in 1935, when 7,971 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Bobby?
Bobby ranks #277 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).