How Many People Are Named Hobert?

Complete statistics for the name Hobert: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Hobert
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Hobert, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,448 people in the US, making up 1 in 227,947 Americans. This name peaked in popularity back in 1922 with 185 births, and today it's considered a classic, old-school choice.

~714
Living in US
1 in 464,215
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Herbert
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Traditional Resilient
5
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,448
Worldwide Bearers
#94,451
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
11
🇭🇹 Haiti
10
🇮🇳 India
5
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇰🇪 Kenya
4
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
4
🇦🇷 Argentina
4
🇩🇪 Germany
3
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
3
🇨🇳 China
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,448 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 92
16
Would be under 30 (0%)
449
Would be 30–60 (8%)
5,259
Would be over 60 (92%)

All 5,724 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
90
Modern Appeal
10
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Hobert Through the Generations

Hobert has been a name through the generations, with its peak in 1922 when 185 babies were given this moniker. Today, the majority of people named Hobert are over 60, with only 16 under the age of 30. The name's stability suggests it's a timeless choice, favored by older generations and maintaining its charm despite its rarity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 1,096
Tennessee 575
West Virginia 548
North Carolina 314
Virginia 272
Alabama 155
Ohio 119
Texas 98
Missouri 96
Arkansas 53

✨ Similar Names to Hobert

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hobert's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Hobert

How Many People Have the Name Hobert?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 714 people in the United States currently share the name Hobert. That works out to roughly 1 in every 464,215 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hobert a Common or Rare Name?

Hobert is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Hobert Mean?

Hobert means "creative variant of Herbert" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hobert in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Hobert Most Popular?

The name Hobert reached peak popularity in 1922, with 185 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Hobert?

Approximately 714 people named Hobert live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 714. That works out to roughly 1 in 464,215 Americans.

Is Hobert a rare name?

Hobert is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 464,215 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hobert mean?

Hobert means "creative variant of Herbert" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Hobert more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hobert are male and 0% are female.

When was Hobert most popular?

Hobert peaked in 1922 with 185 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US714
All-Time Births714
1 in X1 in 464,215
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age92
Peak Year1922
World Rank#94,451
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.