Hobart

Hobart is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Hobart at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Hobart

Hobart belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Hobart first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #128 in 1896, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 3,806 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hobart in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#128 in 1896
Peak year
1921
Total since 1880
3,806

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hobart mean?

The meaning of Hobart is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Hobart a boy or girl name?

Hobart is a boy name.

What origin is the name Hobart?

Hobart comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Hobart?

Hobart first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #128 in 1896, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].