Bob Weatherly

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bob Weatherly — English
83K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bob Weatherly 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 Weatherly: Weatherly, Pennsylvania, a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, USA Weatherly Area School District, a public school district in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, USA Weatherly, in sailing, (of a boat), able to sail close to the wind without drifting leeward Weatherly Building, a 12-story office building in Portland, Oregon built in 1926 by George Warren Weatherly Weatherly (yacht), designed by Philip Rhodes, which successfully defended the America's Cup in 1962. 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: Weatherly

English

Weatherly, Pennsylvania, a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, USA Weatherly Area School District, a public school district in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, USA Weatherly, in sailing, (of a boat), able to sail close to the wind without drifting leeward Weatherly Building, a 12-story office building in Portland, Oregon built in 1926 by George Warren Weatherly Weatherly (yacht), designed by Philip Rhodes, which successfully defended the America's Cup in 1962.

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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 Weatherly

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 Weatherly:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Weatherly?
The surname Weatherly originates from English. Weatherly, Pennsylvania, a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, USA Weatherly Area School District, a public school district in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, USA Weatherly, in sailing, (of a boat), able to sail close to the wind without drifting leeward Weatherly Building, a 12-story office building in Portland, Oregon built in 1926 by George Warren Weatherly Weatherly (yacht), designed by Philip Rhodes, which successfully defended the America's Cup in 1962.
How common is the surname Weatherly?
The surname Weatherly is shared by approximately 7K people worldwide.
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