Holding steady.
Popularity of Hobert since 1893
Babies named Hobert per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hobert's real moment was 1897.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 189 |
| 1900s | 202 |
| 1910s | 826 |
| 1920s | 1,523 |
| 1930s | 1,021 |
| 1940s | 773 |
| 1950s | 508 |
| 1960s | 337 |
| 1970s | 193 |
| 1980s | 100 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hobert is a historic diminutive of Robert that saw its highest use in the late 19th century. First recorded in U.S. data in 1893, the name reached its peak in 1897, when it was given to a small but notable number of boys. Since then, its usage has remained stable but minimal, and it has not appeared in the top 1000 for many years. The name is now extremely uncommon, with no top states showing significant usage. Hobert reflects a bygone naming fashion for nicknames as given names, such as Albert or Wilbert, and offers a vintage feel for parents seeking a rare, traditional name.
Hobert is a medieval diminutive of Robert, which derives from the Old Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright). It emerged in England as a nickname or variant form, similar to Hob (a common short form of Robert). The name saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, but has since become rare.
Where Hobert is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hobe, Bert, Hob
Variants: Hobart
Sibling names for Hobert
Names that share Hobert's style, for a brother or sister.
