Boys name · Illinois
Bobby in Illinois
Bobby was the 1314th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Bobby that year. Since 1919, Illinois families have named 6,918 babies Bobby.
Popularity over time
Bobby in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 5 | 490th |
| 1934 | 94 | 92nd |
| 1949 | 68 | 158th |
| 1963 | 127 | 143rd |
| 1978 | 96 | 132nd |
| 1992 | 35 | 330th |
| 2007 | 7 | 1125th |
| 2025 | 5 | 1314th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 490th in 1919 to 1314th in 2025.
The most babies named Bobby in Illinois in a single year was 168, in 1960. Its best showing was 69th among boys names in 1930.
Across the country, Bobby reached its best rank of 6th in North Carolina (1933). See Bobby in every state →
How popular is Bobby in Illinois?
Bobby was the 1314th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Bobby that year. Since 1919, Illinois families have named 6,918 babies Bobby.
How many babies are named Bobby in Illinois?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Bobby in Illinois. The most babies named Bobby in Illinois in a single year was 168, in 1960.
What is the rank of Bobby in Illinois?
Bobby ranked 1314th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 69th among boys names in 1930.
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.