Bobby Gillum

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bobby Gillum — English
335K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bobby Gillum 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 Gillum: Surname Andrew Gillum (born 1979), American politician of the Democratic Party who served as the mayor of Tallahassee until 2018 Gerald Earl Gillum (born 1989), better known by his stage name G-Eazy, American rapper and record producer from Oakland, California Jazz Gillum (1902 or 1904–1966), American blues harmonica player Vern Gillum, American television director Gillum Baley (1813–1895), American pioneer and judge 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: Gillum

English

Surname Andrew Gillum (born 1979), American politician of the Democratic Party who served as the mayor of Tallahassee until 2018 Gerald Earl Gillum (born 1989), better known by his stage name G-Eazy, American rapper and record producer from Oakland, California Jazz Gillum (1902 or 1904–1966), American blues harmonica player Vern Gillum, American television director Gillum Baley (1813–1895), American pioneer and judge

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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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Notable People Named Bobby Gillum

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 Bobby Gillum:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Gillum?
The surname Gillum originates from English. Surname Andrew Gillum (born 1979), American politician of the Democratic Party who served as the mayor of Tallahassee until 2018 Gerald Earl Gillum (born 1989), better known by his stage name G-Eazy, American rapper and record producer from Oakland, California Jazz Gillum (1902 or 1904–1966), American blues harmonica player Vern Gillum, American television director Gillum Baley (1813–1895), American pioneer and judge
How common is the surname Gillum?
The surname Gillum is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
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