The name Bobi is believed to have originated from the German word 'Bobel', which means 'famous warrior'. It was popularized by the Czech writer and philosopher, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, who used it as his pen name before becoming the first president of Czechoslovakia. The name Bobi has also been associated with notable figures such as Bobi Voda, a famous Bulgarian folk singer, and Bobi Stokes, an American football player. Despite its roots in German and Czech culture, Bobi is now considered a unisex name that transcends national boundaries.
"The name Bobi experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a total of 593 babies named Bobi born between 1942 and 1996. While there were periods where fewer than 10 babies were given this name annually, there were also several years where more than 20 babies were named Bobi."