Bobby Hixon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bobby Hixon — English
335K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
Advertisement

Bobby Hixon 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 Hixon: Brandon Hixon (1981–2018), American politician Camomile Hixon (born 1970), American visual artist Curtis Hixon (1891–1956), mayor of Tampa, Florida, U.S. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa David Hixon (born 1952), American college basketball coach Domenik Hixon (born 1984), American football wide receiver Dwayne Hixon, Montserratian politician Gideon Hixon (1826–1892), American politician and businessman Gideon C. Hixon House in La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S. 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: Hixon

English

Brandon Hixon (1981–2018), American politician Camomile Hixon (born 1970), American visual artist Curtis Hixon (1891–1956), mayor of Tampa, Florida, U.S. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa David Hixon (born 1952), American college basketball coach Domenik Hixon (born 1984), American football wide receiver Dwayne Hixon, Montserratian politician Gideon Hixon (1826–1892), American politician and businessman Gideon C. Hixon House in La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.

Advertisement

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:

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Advertisement

Notable People Named Bobby Hixon

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 Hixon:

8
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Hixon?
The surname Hixon originates from English. Brandon Hixon (1981–2018), American politician Camomile Hixon (born 1970), American visual artist Curtis Hixon (1891–1956), mayor of Tampa, Florida, U.S. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa David Hixon (born 1952), American college basketball coach Domenik Hixon (born 1984), American football wide receiver Dwayne Hixon, Montserratian politician Gideon Hixon (1826–1892), American politician and businessman Gideon C. Hixon House in La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
How common is the surname Hixon?
The surname Hixon is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
Advertisement