Bobby Kimball

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bobby Kimball — English
335K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bobby Kimball 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 Kimball: Note: A person may be listed in more than one section. Francis H. Kimball (1845–1919), American architect best known for his work on skyscrapers in lower Manhattan John Kimball Sr. (1758–1831), American architect Thomas Rogers Kimball (1862–1934), American architect Alonzo Myron Kimball (1874–1923), American portrait artist and illustrator Myron Holly Kimball (1827-1912), American photographer, real estate speculator, and collector Katharine Kimball (1866–1949), American artist, illustrator and etcher Ward Kimball (1914–2002), one of Walt Disney's main animators, the "Nine Old Men" Catherine D. 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: Kimball

English

Note: A person may be listed in more than one section. Francis H. Kimball (1845–1919), American architect best known for his work on skyscrapers in lower Manhattan John Kimball Sr. (1758–1831), American architect Thomas Rogers Kimball (1862–1934), American architect Alonzo Myron Kimball (1874–1923), American portrait artist and illustrator Myron Holly Kimball (1827-1912), American photographer, real estate speculator, and collector Katharine Kimball (1866–1949), American artist, illustrator and etcher Ward Kimball (1914–2002), one of Walt Disney's main animators, the "Nine Old Men" Catherine D.

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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 Kimball:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Kimball?
The surname Kimball originates from English. Note: A person may be listed in more than one section. Francis H. Kimball (1845–1919), American architect best known for his work on skyscrapers in lower Manhattan John Kimball Sr. (1758–1831), American architect Thomas Rogers Kimball (1862–1934), American architect Alonzo Myron Kimball (1874–1923), American portrait artist and illustrator Myron Holly Kimball (1827-1912), American photographer, real estate speculator, and collector Katharine Kimball (1866–1949), American artist, illustrator and etcher Ward Kimball (1914–2002), one of Walt Disney's main animators, the "Nine Old Men" Catherine D.
How common is the surname Kimball?
The surname Kimball is shared by approximately 23K people worldwide.
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