Holding steady.
Popularity of Hobson since 1898
Babies named Hobson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Hobson is an English patronymic surname that saw a brief and exceedingly rare moment as a given name in the late 19th century. According to U.S. Social Security data, it first appeared on the record in 1898, which also marks its peak year for usage. The name has remained outside the top 1000 since records began, and its trajectory has been stable at near-zero frequency. Hobson never achieved notable popularity in any state. As a first name, it carries the weight of its surname history, evoking the English custom of passing down family names. For parents drawn to obscure, historically rooted names, Hobson offers a distinct but understated choice.
Hobson is an English patronymic surname, meaning 'son of Hob.' Hob is a medieval diminutive of Robert, a common given name of Germanic origin brought to England by the Normans. The surname transitioned to occasional use as a first name, but it has always been rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hob, Hobby
Sibling names for Hobson
Names that share Hobson's style, for a brother or sister.
