Hobert
Hobert is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright intellect or famous mind, derived from roots meaning high, bright, or mind.
Origin and history
Hobert is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived as a variant of Hobart or Hubert. It was most commonly given in the United States during the early to mid-20th century. Today, the name is very rare in American baby name statistics.
Popularity in the United States
5,724 babies in the United States have been named Hobert since 1880. It ranks #1599 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (31.6 %)
- TN (16.5 %)
- WV (15.7 %)
- NC (9 %)
- VA (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 189 |
| 1900-1910 | 202 |
| 1910-1920 | 826 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,523 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,021 |
| 1940-1950 | 773 |
| 1950-1960 | 508 |
| 1960-1970 | 337 |
| 1970-1980 | 193 |
| 1980-1990 | 100 |
| 1990-2000 | 41 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Hobert
- Hobert Baker: Athlete
Nicknames
Hobe, Bert
Fun facts
- Hobert developed as a spelling variant of Hobart and Hubert in English-speaking regions.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage in the early 20th century before gradually declining.