Boys name · California
Bobby in California
Bobby was the 1017th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 21 babies named Bobby that year. Since 1920, California families have named 12,984 babies Bobby.
Popularity over time
Bobby in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 7 | 359th |
| 1936 | 92 | 89th |
| 1951 | 127 | 145th |
| 1966 | 232 | 137th |
| 1980 | 193 | 175th |
| 1995 | 102 | 334th |
| 2010 | 60 | 506th |
| 2025 | 21 | 1017th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 359th in 1920 to 1017th in 2025.
The most babies named Bobby in California in a single year was 311, in 1962. Its best showing was 82nd among boys names in 1938.
Across the country, Bobby reached its best rank of 6th in North Carolina (1933). See Bobby in every state →
How popular is Bobby in California?
Bobby was the 1017th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 21 babies named Bobby that year. Since 1920, California families have named 12,984 babies Bobby.
How many babies are named Bobby in California?
In 2025, 21 babies were named Bobby in California. The most babies named Bobby in California in a single year was 311, in 1962.
What is the rank of Bobby in California?
Bobby ranked 1017th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 82nd among boys names in 1938.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.