boy's name
Hobson
HOB-sun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 436
Hobson is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1898, when 38 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1890s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- First appears in US birth records in 1898.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hobson Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 53 |
| 1900s | 23 |
| 1910s | 60 |
| 1920s | 112 |
| 1930s | 66 |
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 34 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Hobson?
In 2021, Hobson was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hobson
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hobson Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hobson over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hobson
- English HOB-sun
Sibling Names for Hobson
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hobson — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hobson
How popular is the name Hobson?
In 2021, Hobson was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Hobson a girl's or a boy's name?
Hobson is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hobson?
Hobson has 2 syllables.
When was Hobson most popular?
Hobson peaked in 1898, when 38 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1890s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.