Hobbes Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Hobbes is a name of English origin that signifies strength and intelligence.
Meaning of the Name Hobbes
Hobbes is a name of English origin. It is derived from the medieval personal name Hob, a diminutive form of Robert. The name Hobbes has a strong association with the famous philosopher Thomas Hobbes, who was known for his influential works on political philosophy. The name Hobbes signifies strength and intelligence, reflecting the qualities of the philosopher and the historical figure he was named after.
Popularity of the Name Hobbes
The popularity for the name Hobbes peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 12 births, which ranked number 15,587 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Hobbes had the most male births in 2015 with 12, which ranked number 6,664 out of 14,054 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Hobbes
Popularity of Hobbes by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Hobbes. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Hobbes in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Hobbes is a great pick!
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