Bobby Boehm

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bobby Boehm — English
335K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bobby Boehm is a name that combines English origins. The first name Bobby is a masculine given name of English origin. Bobby or Bobbie is both a masculine and a feminine hypocorism, given name and occasional nickname. It is usually a variant of Robert (male) or Roberta (female). It can also be short for the male name Roberto. The female version is also sometimes spelled "Bobbi" or "Bobi". "Bobby" is a diminutive of "Bob", itself a diminutive which most likely originated from the hypocorism Rob, short for Robert. 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 surname Boehm: Aleksandra Ziółkowska-Boehm (born 1949), American-Polish author Barry Boehm (1935 – 2022), American software engineer Christopher Boehm (1931–2021) American Anthropologist, Primatologist David Boehm (1893–1962), American screenwriter Doug Boehm (born 1969), American record producer and sound engineer Edward Marshall Boehm (1913–1969), American sculptor Elisabet Boehm (1859–1943), German feminist and writer Erhard F. Bobby is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 335K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Bobby reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Bobby

English

Bobby or Bobbie is both a masculine and a feminine hypocorism, given name and occasional nickname. It is usually a variant of Robert (male) or Roberta (female). It can also be short for the male name Roberto. The female version is also sometimes spelled "Bobbi" or "Bobi". "Bobby" is a diminutive of "Bob", itself a diminutive which most likely originated from the hypocorism Rob, short for Robert. 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.

Surname: Boehm

Slavic

Aleksandra Ziółkowska-Boehm (born 1949), American-Polish author Barry Boehm (1935 – 2022), American software engineer Christopher Boehm (1931–2021) American Anthropologist, Primatologist David Boehm (1893–1962), American screenwriter Doug Boehm (born 1969), American record producer and sound engineer Edward Marshall Boehm (1913–1969), American sculptor Elisabet Boehm (1859–1943), German feminist and writer Erhard F.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Numerology

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

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 Bobby?
The first name Bobby originates from English. Bobby or Bobbie is both a masculine and a feminine hypocorism, given name and occasional nickname. It is usually a variant of Robert (male) or Roberta (female). It can also be short for the male name Roberto. The female version is also sometimes spelled "Bobbi" or "Bobi". "Bobby" is a diminutive of "Bob", itself a diminutive which most likely originated from the hypocorism Rob, short for Robert. 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.
When was Bobby most popular?
The name Bobby reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Boehm?
The surname Boehm originates from Slavic. Aleksandra Ziółkowska-Boehm (born 1949), American-Polish author Barry Boehm (1935 – 2022), American software engineer Christopher Boehm (1931–2021) American Anthropologist, Primatologist David Boehm (1893–1962), American screenwriter Doug Boehm (born 1969), American record producer and sound engineer Edward Marshall Boehm (1913–1969), American sculptor Elisabet Boehm (1859–1943), German feminist and writer Erhard F.
What are the origins of the name Bobby Boehm?
The name Bobby Boehm combines two different traditions: the first name Bobby has English roots, while the surname Boehm originates from Slavic.
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