boy's name
Hoby
HOH-bee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 85
Hoby is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1990 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 1958, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1958.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hoby Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 45 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Hoby?
In 1990, Hoby 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 Hoby
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hoby Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hoby over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hoby
- English HOH-bee
Sibling Names for Hoby
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hoby — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hoby
How popular is the name Hoby?
In 1990, Hoby 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 Hoby a girl's or a boy's name?
Hoby is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hoby?
Hoby has 2 syllables.
When was Hoby most popular?
Hoby peaked in 1958, when 30 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.