Bobbiesue
A combination of the masculine names Robert and Bob with the feminine name Sue.
Name Census estimates that about 24 living Americans carry the first name Bobbiesue. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Bobbiesue today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bobbiesue births was 1984 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bobbiesue. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Bobbiesue. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
24
~ 1 in 14,281,431 Americans
Peak year
1984
8 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1985 SSA rank
#10,842
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Bobbiesue: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Bobbiesue by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bobbiesue during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 26 | 26 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Bobbiesue
The name Bobbiesue is a unique and relatively modern combination of two distinct names – Robert and Susan. Its origins can be traced back to the mid-20th century in the United States, particularly in certain regions where such creative name blending became popular among parents seeking distinctive monikers for their children.
Robert, the masculine component of Bobbiesue, has its roots in the Germanic name Hrodebert, which is derived from the words "hrod" meaning "fame" and "beraht" meaning "bright." It was introduced to Britain by the Normans and quickly gained popularity across Europe. The diminutive form "Bob" emerged as a nickname, leading to variations like Bobby and Bobbie.
Susan, on the other hand, is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, stemming from the biblical name Shoshannah, meaning "lily" or "rose." It gained widespread usage in the Christian world and underwent various transformations, including Susanna, Suzanne, and Sue.
While there are no known historical references to the specific name Bobbiesue in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components have a long-standing tradition. The earliest recorded instances of the name Bobbiesue likely date back to the mid-to-late 20th century, reflecting the trend of creative name blending during that era.
Notables who bore the name Bobbiesue include Bobbiesue Fulkerson (1932-2018), an American artist and sculptor known for her work in ceramics and mixed media. Another individual with this name was Bobbiesue Heidemann (1939-2022), a businesswoman and philanthropist from Texas who contributed significantly to various charitable causes.
Bobbiesue Braun (1947-2010) was a prominent figure in the field of education, serving as a teacher and administrator in California for over three decades. Bobbiesue Hatcher (1955-2021) was a renowned chef and cookbook author, renowned for her expertise in Southern cuisine and her efforts in promoting sustainable farming practices.
Lastly, Bobbiesue Wilkinson (1962-present) is a contemporary artist based in New York, known for her vibrant abstract paintings and her exploration of color and texture in her works.
While the name Bobbiesue may not have a long and storied history like some traditional names, it reflects the creativity and individuality that characterized a particular period in American naming practices, blending two established names into a unique and distinctive form.
People
Bobbiesue + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bobbiesue as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bobbiesue: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bobbiesue?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 24 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bobbiesue going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 14,281,431 US residents.
Is Bobbiesue a common name?
We classify Bobbiesue as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 26 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bobbiesue most popular?
The single biggest year for Bobbiesue was 1984, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bobbiesue is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Bobbiesue in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bobbiesue a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bobbiesue in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Bobbiesue still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bobbiesue in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Bobbiesue can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Bobbiesue?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.