Hobbie
A boy's name of Old English origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 5 babies have been named Hobbie in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Hobbie is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Hobbie is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, a diminutive of Hobart or Hobbes, from Old High German Hrodberaht meaning 'bright fame.' It has a warm, playful character and a distinctly old-fashioned English charm.
EtymologyShow more
Hobbie first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1958. Arriving in the 1950s, Hobbie appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Its Old English classification suggests a path from old english linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Hobbie has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1958.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | #4191 | — |
The Story of Hobbie
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1958, Hobbie is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Boys named Hobbie are most likely born between 1958 and 1958.
How rare is Hobbie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Hobbie is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1958, peaked in the 1950s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1958–1958)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 | #4191 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1958–1958