Dobby
Dobby is a boy baby name. Ranked #29,004 in the US, popular nicknames include Dob, Doy, and Dobie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Dobby is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Dobby often also consider Roslyn, Christoffer, Darney .
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Historical Record
Dobby first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 5 babies have been named Dobby in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dobby is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,004 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,004
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Dobby
Dobby is a boy name .
Dobby is currently ranked #29,004 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dobby include Dob, Doy, and Dobie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis