Bob Ciccone

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bob Ciccone — English
83K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bob Ciccone is a name that combines English origins. The first name Bob is a masculine given name of English origin. Bob is a male given name or a hypocorism, usually of Robert; and sometimes a diminutive of Bobby. The name most likely originated from Rob. Rhyming names were popular in the Middle Ages, so Rick became Hick or Dick, Will became Gill or Bill, and Rob became Hob, Dob, Nob, or Bob. The name Bob has shrunken in popularity in the past 60 years. In 1960, nearly 3,000 babies in the United States were given the name Bob, compared to fewer than 50 in 2000. The surname Ciccone: People with the surname Angelo Ciccone (born 1980), Italian cyclist Anna Maria Ciccone (1892–1965), Italian physicist Anthony "Sonny" Ciccone (born 1934), New York mobster Ben Ciccone (1909–1990), American football player Christopher Ciccone (1960–2024), American artist, interior decorator, and designer Diego Ciccone (born 1987), Swiss footballer Don Ciccone (1946–2016), American musician Enrico Ciccone (born 1970), former ice hockey player Frank Ciccone (born 1947), American politician Giulio Ciccone (born 1994), Italian racing cyclist James Ciccone (born 1960), American character actor Madon. Bob is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 83K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Bob reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Bob

English

Bob is a male given name or a hypocorism, usually of Robert; and sometimes a diminutive of Bobby. The name most likely originated from Rob. Rhyming names were popular in the Middle Ages, so Rick became Hick or Dick, Will became Gill or Bill, and Rob became Hob, Dob, Nob, or Bob. The name Bob has shrunken in popularity in the past 60 years. In 1960, nearly 3,000 babies in the United States were given the name Bob, compared to fewer than 50 in 2000.

Surname: Ciccone

Italian

People with the surname Angelo Ciccone (born 1980), Italian cyclist Anna Maria Ciccone (1892–1965), Italian physicist Anthony "Sonny" Ciccone (born 1934), New York mobster Ben Ciccone (1909–1990), American football player Christopher Ciccone (1960–2024), American artist, interior decorator, and designer Diego Ciccone (born 1987), Swiss footballer Don Ciccone (1946–2016), American musician Enrico Ciccone (born 1970), former ice hockey player Frank Ciccone (born 1947), American politician Giulio Ciccone (born 1994), Italian racing cyclist James Ciccone (born 1960), American character actor Madon.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Bob is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Bob by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Bob Ciccone

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Bob Ciccone:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Bob?
The first name Bob originates from English. Bob is a male given name or a hypocorism, usually of Robert; and sometimes a diminutive of Bobby. The name most likely originated from Rob. Rhyming names were popular in the Middle Ages, so Rick became Hick or Dick, Will became Gill or Bill, and Rob became Hob, Dob, Nob, or Bob. The name Bob has shrunken in popularity in the past 60 years. In 1960, nearly 3,000 babies in the United States were given the name Bob, compared to fewer than 50 in 2000.
When was Bob most popular?
The name Bob reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Ciccone?
The surname Ciccone originates from Italian. People with the surname Angelo Ciccone (born 1980), Italian cyclist Anna Maria Ciccone (1892–1965), Italian physicist Anthony "Sonny" Ciccone (born 1934), New York mobster Ben Ciccone (1909–1990), American football player Christopher Ciccone (1960–2024), American artist, interior decorator, and designer Diego Ciccone (born 1987), Swiss footballer Don Ciccone (1946–2016), American musician Enrico Ciccone (born 1970), former ice hockey player Frank Ciccone (born 1947), American politician Giulio Ciccone (born 1994), Italian racing cyclist James Ciccone (born 1960), American character actor Madon.
What are the origins of the name Bob Ciccone?
The name Bob Ciccone combines two different traditions: the first name Bob has English roots, while the surname Ciccone originates from Italian.
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