Bobby Pagel

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bobby Pagel — English
335K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bobby Pagel 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 Pagel: Bernard Pagel, British astrophysicist Christina Pagel, British-German mathematician Dave Pagel, American politician David Pagel, American an art critic Derek Pagel, American football player Garry Pagel, South African rugby player Julius Leopold Pagel, German physician and historian of medicine Karl Pagel, American baseball player Mark Pagel, evolutionary biologist Mike Pagel, American football player Peter Pagel, German footballer Ramona Pagel, American shot putter Walter Pagel, German pathologist Pagels, a surname 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: Pagel

English

Bernard Pagel, British astrophysicist Christina Pagel, British-German mathematician Dave Pagel, American politician David Pagel, American an art critic Derek Pagel, American football player Garry Pagel, South African rugby player Julius Leopold Pagel, German physician and historian of medicine Karl Pagel, American baseball player Mark Pagel, evolutionary biologist Mike Pagel, American football player Peter Pagel, German footballer Ramona Pagel, American shot putter Walter Pagel, German pathologist Pagels, a surname

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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 Pagel

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 Pagel:

6
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Pagel?
The surname Pagel originates from English. Bernard Pagel, British astrophysicist Christina Pagel, British-German mathematician Dave Pagel, American politician David Pagel, American an art critic Derek Pagel, American football player Garry Pagel, South African rugby player Julius Leopold Pagel, German physician and historian of medicine Karl Pagel, American baseball player Mark Pagel, evolutionary biologist Mike Pagel, American football player Peter Pagel, German footballer Ramona Pagel, American shot putter Walter Pagel, German pathologist Pagels, a surname
How common is the surname Pagel?
The surname Pagel is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
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