Bobby Lentz

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bobby Lentz — English
335K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bobby Lentz 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 Lentz: Lentz is a Germanic surname. Bryan Lentz (born 1964), attorney and former Pennsylvania legislator Carl Lentz American pastor, former lead pastor of Hillsong Church NYC Daniel Lentz (born 1942), American composer Georges Lentz (born 1965), Luxembourgish/Australian composer Hugo Lentz, (1859–1944), Austrian mechanical engineer and inventor Jim Lentz (born c. 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: Lentz

Germanic

Lentz is a Germanic surname. Bryan Lentz (born 1964), attorney and former Pennsylvania legislator Carl Lentz American pastor, former lead pastor of Hillsong Church NYC Daniel Lentz (born 1942), American composer Georges Lentz (born 1965), Luxembourgish/Australian composer Hugo Lentz, (1859–1944), Austrian mechanical engineer and inventor Jim Lentz (born c.

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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 Lentz

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 Lentz:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

4
Personality Number

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

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 Lentz?
The surname Lentz originates from Germanic. Lentz is a Germanic surname. Bryan Lentz (born 1964), attorney and former Pennsylvania legislator Carl Lentz American pastor, former lead pastor of Hillsong Church NYC Daniel Lentz (born 1942), American composer Georges Lentz (born 1965), Luxembourgish/Australian composer Hugo Lentz, (1859–1944), Austrian mechanical engineer and inventor Jim Lentz (born c.
What are the origins of the name Bobby Lentz?
The name Bobby Lentz combines two different traditions: the first name Bobby has English roots, while the surname Lentz originates from Germanic.
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