How popular is the name Hobie in 2025?

Hobie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Hobie most popular?

Hobie peaked in 1960, reaching #2685 among US boy names.

Hobie will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Hobie entered the US charts in 1955, peaked at #2685 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2685

peak (1960)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Over the last decade, Hobie has been most popular in CA.

About 400 people named Hobie are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Hobie alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Hobie in 2025?: Hobie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Hobie most popular?: Hobie peaked in 1960, reaching #2685 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Hobie with classmates?: Hobie will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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