Hobson
Every Hobson since 1898 — 436 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hobson
Hobson is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1898, 436 American babies have been named Hobson. Its peak came in 1898, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the late 1800s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hobson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hobson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #12,826 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,776 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,156 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,320 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,233 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,969 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,804 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,288 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,675 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,479 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,144 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 9 | #2,613 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,364 |
| 1925 | 14 | #2,251 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,068 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,721 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 13 | #713 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hobson in 2025?
Hobson did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Hobson?
436 babies have been named Hobson in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hobson most popular?
Hobson peaked in 1898, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Hobson a boy or girl name?
Hobson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hobson rising or falling?
Hobson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.