Bobby Weathers

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bobby Weathers — English
335K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bobby Weathers 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 Weathers: Andre Weathers (born 1976), football player Barbara Weathers (born 1963), R&B/soul singer Beck Weathers (born 1946), pathologist Brenda Weathers (1936–2005), American activist and writer Carl Weathers (1948–2024), American actor and football player Casey Weathers (born 1985), American baseball pitcher Clarence Weathers (born 1962), American football player David Weathers (born 1969), American baseball relief pitcher Doug Weathers (born 1931), American television journalist Felicia Weathers (born 1937), American opera soprano Gale Weathers, a fictional character of the Scream film series John W. 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: Weathers

English

Andre Weathers (born 1976), football player Barbara Weathers (born 1963), R&B/soul singer Beck Weathers (born 1946), pathologist Brenda Weathers (1936–2005), American activist and writer Carl Weathers (1948–2024), American actor and football player Casey Weathers (born 1985), American baseball pitcher Clarence Weathers (born 1962), American football player David Weathers (born 1969), American baseball relief pitcher Doug Weathers (born 1931), American television journalist Felicia Weathers (born 1937), American opera soprano Gale Weathers, a fictional character of the Scream film series John W.

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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 Weathers

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 Weathers:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

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

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 Weathers?
The surname Weathers originates from English. Andre Weathers (born 1976), football player Barbara Weathers (born 1963), R&B/soul singer Beck Weathers (born 1946), pathologist Brenda Weathers (1936–2005), American activist and writer Carl Weathers (1948–2024), American actor and football player Casey Weathers (born 1985), American baseball pitcher Clarence Weathers (born 1962), American football player David Weathers (born 1969), American baseball relief pitcher Doug Weathers (born 1931), American television journalist Felicia Weathers (born 1937), American opera soprano Gale Weathers, a fictional character of the Scream film series John W.
How common is the surname Weathers?
The surname Weathers is shared by approximately 14K people worldwide.
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