Hobart
boy nameHobart entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #128 in 1896, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#128
peak (1896)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #836 |
| 1890s | #511 |
| 1900s | #586 |
| 1910s | #685 |
| 1920s | #610 |
| 1930s | #883 |
| 1940s | #1138 |
| 1950s | #1487 |
| 1960s | #2013 |
| 1970s | #3181 |
| 1980s | #5537 |
| 1990s | #8075 |
| 2010s | #10728 |
| 2020s | #12239 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Hobart are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hobart alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hobart in 2025?
- Hobart is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Hobart most popular?
- Hobart peaked in 1896, reaching #128 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hobart with classmates?
- Hobart will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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