Hobart Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HOH-bart //ˈhoʊbɑrt//

Origin: German; English

Meaning: German: bright army; English: from the high fortress

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hobart has its roots in the Old High German name "Hugubert," which is composed of the elements "hug" meaning "heart, mind, or spirit" and "beraht" meaning "bright or famous." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning into the Old French form "Hobert" before being adopted into Middle English as "Hobart." The name was likely brought to England by the Normans during the 11th century, following the Norman Conquest of 1066, which facilitated the introduction of many Old French names into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Hobart has been borne by notable figures, including Hobart of Bury, a 12th-century English saint who was venerated in certain regions.

The name also appears in various historical texts and documents throughout the medieval period, reflecting its usage among the English nobility and commoners alike. The name gained further recognition in the 19th century with the establishment of Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, named after Lord Hobart, the British Secretary of State for War and the Colonies at the time.

Culturally, the name Hobart carries connotations of strength and brightness due to its etymological roots. It has been associated with various traditions and familial lineages, often reflecting a sense of heritage and continuity.

The diminutive form "Hob" has also been historically relevant, serving as a familiar or affectionate variant of the name. Overall, Hobart encapsulates a blend of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, marking its place in historical narratives.

Famous people named Hobart

In this section, you will find notable people named Hobart. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Hobart who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Hobart who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Hobart Bosworth is an actor and director best known for The Sea Wolf, The Spoilers, and The Last of the Mohicans.

Hobart M. Smith is a notable American mathematician best known for his contributions to topology and algebraic geometry.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Hobart, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Hobart. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hobart was first seen in the United States in 1885.

Hobart has ranked as high as #1156 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Indiana.

In the past 5 years the name Hobart has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Hobart is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Hobart was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Hobart.

Year Total Births Boy
2023 5 5
2013 6 6
1997 6 6
1994 5 5
1991 6 6
1990 5 5
1989 7 7
1988 7 7
1987 6 6
1986 6 6
1985 5 5
1984 7 7
1983 5 5
1982 10 10
1980 9 9
1979 9 9
1978 13 13
1977 11 11
1976 11 11
1975 13 13
1974 11 11
1973 11 11
1972 11 11
1971 9 9
1970 13 13
1969 12 12
1968 10 10
1967 11 11
1966 25 25
1965 25 25
1964 20 20
1963 19 19
1962 25 25
1961 15 15
1960 18 18
1959 22 22
1958 28 28
1957 25 25
1956 26 26
1955 32 32
1954 18 18
1953 31 31
1952 33 33
1951 27 27
1950 30 30
1949 31 31
1948 42 42
1947 37 37
1946 38 38
1945 24 24
1944 34 34
1943 34 34
1942 50 50
1941 35 35
1940 43 43
1939 36 36
1938 53 53
1937 44 44
1936 42 42
1935 50 50
1934 40 40
1933 49 49
1932 66 66
1931 73 73
1930 76 76
1929 78 78
1928 79 79
1927 99 99
1926 90 90
1925 102 102
1924 132 132
1923 116 116
1922 132 132
1921 136 136
1920 122 122
1919 89 89
1918 133 133
1917 100 100
1916 88 88
1915 86 86
1914 36 36
1913 38 38
1912 25 25
1911 27 27
1910 18 18
1909 15 15
1908 12 12
1907 19 19
1906 19 19
1905 14 14
1904 14 14
1903 11 11
1902 18 18
1901 21 21
1900 27 27
1899 31 31
1898 42 42
1897 105 105
1896 135 135
1895 16 16
1894 7 7
1893 6 6
1892 6 6
1885 6 6

Top States for Hobart (1962)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
OH 5
100%