Hobert Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Hobert is an Old Germanic name meaning 'bright fame'. It evolved from the historical forms Hrodebert to Hobert and Hobertus. The name conveys traits of brightness and renown, but it does not have significant biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is perceived today as a traditional name with classic appeal.
The name Hobert is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hobert has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Hobert' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 509th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 604th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1060th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1947th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5362nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18390th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Hobert' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hobert"
Pronunciation
/ˈhoʊbərt/
Origin
Old Germanic
Etymology
Hobert is derived from the Germanic name 'Hrodebert', which is composed of the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright'.
Meaning
bright fame
Language Evolution
Hrodebert, Hobert, Hobertus
Historical Usage
Hobert gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century and has remained in use as a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Hob, Hobie, Hubert
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Hobert is viewed as a traditional name, often associated with a sense of heritage and classic charm.
Famous People
Hobert M. Smith - American politician, Hobert A. Johnson - American author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hobert"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Hobert"
"Hobert" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 509th of 7545 | 2,263 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 604th of 6773 | 1,780 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1060th of 7552 | 952 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1947th of 10718 | 359 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5362nd of 16616 | 129 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 18390th of 24088 | 16 |
Regional Popularity of "Hobert" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
40.11% 568th/1416 |
91.44% 1261st/1379 |
14.07% 333rd/2366 |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
50.13% 775th/1546 |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
17.59% 414th/2353 |
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Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
46.65% 1039th/2227 |
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27.69% 790th/2853 |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
43.85% 1288th/2937 |
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42.47% 1494th/3518 |
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Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Hobert" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Hobert"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hobert" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.