Bright fame
A diminutive of Roberta, which is the feminine form of Robert. It is derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning fame and 'beraht' meaning bright. While popular in the mid-20th century, it is now considered a rare, spunky vintage choice.
Less common today
Bobbi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #683 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional makeup artist and founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
The superhero known as Mockingbird · Marvel Comics
Reality television personality and daughter of Whitney Houston
The protagonist of the novel The Tommyknockers · The Tommyknockers
