Bobby Wilkerson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bobby Wilkerson — English
335K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bobby Wilkerson 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 Wilkerson: Aaron Wilkerson (born 1989), American baseball player Brad Wilkerson (born 1977), American baseball player Brandie Wilkerson (born 1992), Canadian beach volleyball player Cathlyn Platt Wilkerson (born 1945), American radical and member of the Weather Underground Curtis Wilkerson (born 1961), American baseball player David Wilkerson (1931–2011), American evangelist David Wilkerson (politician) (born 1969), American politician Doug Wilkerson (1947–2021), American football player Eric Wilkerson (born 1966), American football player Evan Wilkerson, American Paralympic swimmer Gerald Eugene Wilkers. 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: Wilkerson

English

Aaron Wilkerson (born 1989), American baseball player Brad Wilkerson (born 1977), American baseball player Brandie Wilkerson (born 1992), Canadian beach volleyball player Cathlyn Platt Wilkerson (born 1945), American radical and member of the Weather Underground Curtis Wilkerson (born 1961), American baseball player David Wilkerson (1931–2011), American evangelist David Wilkerson (politician) (born 1969), American politician Doug Wilkerson (1947–2021), American football player Eric Wilkerson (born 1966), American football player Evan Wilkerson, American Paralympic swimmer Gerald Eugene Wilkers.

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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 Wilkerson

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 Wilkerson:

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 Wilkerson?
The surname Wilkerson originates from English. Aaron Wilkerson (born 1989), American baseball player Brad Wilkerson (born 1977), American baseball player Brandie Wilkerson (born 1992), Canadian beach volleyball player Cathlyn Platt Wilkerson (born 1945), American radical and member of the Weather Underground Curtis Wilkerson (born 1961), American baseball player David Wilkerson (1931–2011), American evangelist David Wilkerson (politician) (born 1969), American politician Doug Wilkerson (1947–2021), American football player Eric Wilkerson (born 1966), American football player Evan Wilkerson, American Paralympic swimmer Gerald Eugene Wilkers.
How common is the surname Wilkerson?
The surname Wilkerson is shared by approximately 48K people worldwide.
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