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1958

First Year

1958

Last Year

1958

Peak Year

#3944

Peak Rank

5

Total Count

1

Years Active

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## The Story of Hobbie

The earliest SSA record of Hobbie as a baby boy name dates back to 1958, when 5 babies received it. 1958 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Hobbie — #3,944 in the national rankings. Hobbie last appeared in the published SSA data in 1958, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1950s to the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Where is Hobbie most common? 

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally. 

* 🇺🇸United States36%
* 🏳️MG27%
* 🇨🇳China16%
* 🏳️ZM12%
* 🏳️PR9%

Source: [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/). Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts. 

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## Names that sound like Hobbie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hobbie is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Hobby](/hobby)
* [Hobie](/hobie)
* Hubby
* [Hoby](/hoby)
* [Hubbie](/hubbie)
* Heebie
* [Haby](/haby)
* Haba
* Hobi
* Habo
* Hibi
* Hebei

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Hobbie

What does the name Hobbie mean?

Hobbie is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1958\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hobbie in 2026?

In 2026, Hobbie ranks #3,944 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hobbie most popular?

Hobbie reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #3,944 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Hobbie a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hobbie is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Hobbie?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hobbie include Alivn, Beresford, Car. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦AlivnPeak #3944](/alivn)[👦BeresfordPeak #3944](/beresford)[👦CarPeak #3944](/car)[👦CleothisPeak #3944](/cleothis)[👦ConneyPeak #3944](/conney)[👦EriccPeak #3944](/ericc)[👦GarylPeak #3944](/garyl)[👦GeogoryPeak #3944](/geogory)

## About the name Hobbie 

Hobbie is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Hobbie's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #3,944\. Use the chart and map above to compare Hobbie's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1958 → ](/year/1958)
* [ Names of the 1950s → ](/decade/1950s)
* [ Names starting with "H" → ](/letter/h)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.