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1898

First Year

2021

Last Year

1898

Peak Year

#307

Peak Rank

436

Total Count

50

Years Active

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## The Story of Hobson

Hobson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1898, with 38 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1898, when 38 Hobsons were born — ranking #307 that year. As of 2026, Hobson ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 436 Hobsons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Hobson

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

* [Hopson](/hopson)
* Hoben
* Dobson
* [Robson](/robson)
* Jobson
* Howson
* [Hasten](/hasten)
* Hodgson
* Hoban
* [Haben](/haben)
* [Hassen](/hassen)
* [Hasson](/hasson)

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

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Hobson

What does the name Hobson mean?

Hobson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1898\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hobson in 2026?

In 2026, Hobson ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hobson most popular?

Hobson reached its peak popularity in 1898, ranking #307 that year with 38 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Hobson most popular?

Hobson has historically been most popular in Alabama, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hobson.

Is Hobson a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hobson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hobson include Madison, Thaddeus, Guadalupe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦MadisonPeak #307](/madison)[👦ThaddeusPeak #307](/thaddeus)[👦GuadalupePeak #307](/guadalupe)[👦CarmenPeak #307](/carmen)[👦ScottiePeak #307](/scottie)[👦ZackeryPeak #307](/zackery)[👦MaryPeak #308](/mary)[👦NelsPeak #306](/nels)

## About the name Hobson 

Hobson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1898 and has accumulated 436 births in the dataset. Hobson's peak popularity came in 1898 when it ranked #307\. Use the chart and map above to compare Hobson's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1898 → ](/year/1898)
* [ Names of the 1890s → ](/decade/1890s)
* [ 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.