Hobbs
Meaningson of Robert · English
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #8,744 in 2015
8 babies were named Hobbs in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2013–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hobbs you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hobbs, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hobbs would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHobbs first shows up in US birth records in 2013, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #8,744.
- New on the sceneHobbs wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2013.
- MeaningIn English, Hobbs means “son of Robert”.
About the name Hobbs
Hobbs is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Robert”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with H and ending in “-bbs”. US birth records list Hobbs for boys from 2013 to 2025, in 5 of those 13 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #8,744 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.8 | 551,181 boys |
| 2020s | 0.8 | 1,276,596 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Hobbs
What does the name Hobbs mean?
Hobbs means “son of Robert” in English.
What is the origin of the name Hobbs?
Hobbs has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hobbs a boy or girl name?
Hobbs is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hobbs?
Hobbs ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#8,744).