Bobby Holland

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bobby Holland — English
335K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bobby Holland 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 Holland: Agnieszka Holland, Polish film director Arnie Holland, American film distribution CEO of Lightyear Entertainment Bill Holland (born 1980), racing car driver, son of baseball player Will Holland Bjorn Holland, Wisconsin state legislator Bob Holland (1946–2017), Australian cricketer Brad Holland, American basketball player and coach Brian Holland, African-American songwriter and record producer Cecelia Holland, American historical novelist Cedric Holland (1889–1950), Royal Navy officer Ceri Holland , Welsh footballer Chester Holland, New Zealand cricketer Clifford Milburn Holland, designer of th. 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: Holland

Welsh

Agnieszka Holland, Polish film director Arnie Holland, American film distribution CEO of Lightyear Entertainment Bill Holland (born 1980), racing car driver, son of baseball player Will Holland Bjorn Holland, Wisconsin state legislator Bob Holland (1946–2017), Australian cricketer Brad Holland, American basketball player and coach Brian Holland, African-American songwriter and record producer Cecelia Holland, American historical novelist Cedric Holland (1889–1950), Royal Navy officer Ceri Holland , Welsh footballer Chester Holland, New Zealand cricketer Clifford Milburn Holland, designer of th.

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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:

1900s
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Notable People Named Bobby Holland

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 Holland:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Holland?
The surname Holland originates from Welsh. Agnieszka Holland, Polish film director Arnie Holland, American film distribution CEO of Lightyear Entertainment Bill Holland (born 1980), racing car driver, son of baseball player Will Holland Bjorn Holland, Wisconsin state legislator Bob Holland (1946–2017), Australian cricketer Brad Holland, American basketball player and coach Brian Holland, African-American songwriter and record producer Cecelia Holland, American historical novelist Cedric Holland (1889–1950), Royal Navy officer Ceri Holland , Welsh footballer Chester Holland, New Zealand cricketer Clifford Milburn Holland, designer of th.
What are the origins of the name Bobby Holland?
The name Bobby Holland combines two different traditions: the first name Bobby has English roots, while the surname Holland originates from Welsh.
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