Boys name · Kentucky
Bobby in Kentucky
Bobby was the 573rd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 7 babies named Bobby that year. Since 1917, Kentucky families have named 16,883 babies Bobby.
Popularity over time
Bobby in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | 408th |
| 1935 | 539 | 8th |
| 1949 | 313 | 26th |
| 1964 | 222 | 39th |
| 1978 | 119 | 56th |
| 1993 | 36 | 114th |
| 2007 | 23 | 203rd |
| 2025 | 7 | 573rd |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky fell from 408th in 1917 to 573rd in 2025.
The most babies named Bobby in Kentucky in a single year was 581, in 1937. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1937.
Across the country, Bobby reached its best rank of 6th in North Carolina (1933). See Bobby in every state →
How popular is Bobby in Kentucky?
Bobby was the 573rd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 7 babies named Bobby that year. Since 1917, Kentucky families have named 16,883 babies Bobby.
How many babies are named Bobby in Kentucky?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Bobby in Kentucky. The most babies named Bobby in Kentucky in a single year was 581, in 1937.
What is the rank of Bobby in Kentucky?
Bobby ranked 573rd among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1937.
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.