Boy · #8,115 in 2026

Hoby

Name: Popularity of the name Hoby in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hoby, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,115

Peak Rank

#1,420 (1958)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1958

First Year

1990

Last Year

1958

Peak Year

#1420

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hoby

Hoby first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1958, with 30 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1958, when 30 Hobys were born — ranking #1,420 that year. As of 2026, Hoby ranks #8,115 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 85 Hobys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Hoby

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

Hobi
Hobby
Hobo
Hubby
Hobbie
Hopi
Hubbie
Hobie
Heebie
Haby
Hoboe
Hoba

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hoby

What does the name Hoby mean?

Hoby 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 Hoby in 2026?

In 2026, Hoby ranks #8,115 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hoby most popular?

Hoby reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #1,420 that year with 30 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Hoby a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hoby?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hoby include Liston, Rae, Wilbern. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hoby

Hoby is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 85 births in the dataset. Hoby's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #1,420. Use the chart and map above to compare Hoby's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.