Hobbes is an unusual yet distinguished given name of English origin, derived from the surname Hobbs which was once used to denote someone who lived near a hedge or shrub. The name's earliest recorded use as a given name dates back to the 17th century. It gained prominence during the Victorian era and has since become associated with the philosophical concept of 'Hobbesian', coined after the influential English philosopher Thomas Hobbes.
Over the course of these years, Hobbes had a total of 55 babies born with this name. The peak year for babies named Hobbes was 2015, with 12 newborns sharing the name.