Hoby Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the word 'hobby,' meaning a small horse or pony.
Meaning of the Name Hoby
Hoby is a variant of the name Hobby. Hobby is an English name that originated as a nickname derived from the word 'hobby,' meaning a small horse or pony. The name became popular in medieval times as a given name. It may also have Germanic origins, derived from the name 'Hubert' or 'Hobert,' meaning 'bright heart' or 'bright mind.'
Popularity of the Name Hoby
The popularity for the name Hoby peaked in popularity in the year 1958 with 30 births, which ranked number 3,445 out of 10,391 unique names for that year. Hoby had the most male births in 1958 with 30, which ranked number 1,420 out of 4,504 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Hoby
Popularity of Hoby by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Hoby. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Hoby in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Hoby is a great pick!
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