Hoby Name Popularity and Statistics
Hoby is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Hoby?
Hoby is spelled H-O-B-Y. The name has 4 letters.
Hoby Popularity in 1990
Rank#8,117
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 4,069 places to #8,117 and recorded the same number of births compared with 1963.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Hoby Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1958 through 1990. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Boys | 5 | #8,117 |
| 1963 | Boys | 5 | #4,048 |
| 1962 | Boys | 13 | #2,279 |
| 1961 | Boys | 11 | #2,538 |
| 1960 | Boys | 6 | #3,665 |
| 1959 | Boys | 15 | #2,111 |
| 1958 | Boys | 30 | #1,420 |
When Was Hoby Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1958 · Boys
30 recorded births
National rank #1,420
1959 · Boys
15 recorded births
National rank #2,111
1962 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #2,279
1961 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #2,538
Where Hoby Ranked Highest in 1958
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #958 | 5 |
| TX | #999 | 5 |