Hobbes
boy name#12008 in 2025Hobbes entered the US charts in 2011, peaked at #6676 in 2015, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2011–2025
#12008
rank today
#6676
peak (2015)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #9817 |
| 2020s | #10549 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Hobbes are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Hobbes is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hobbes in 2025?
- Hobbes ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hobbes most popular?
- Hobbes peaked in 2015, reaching #6676 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hobbes with classmates?
- Hobbes will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Hobbes and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle