Find out how popular the first name Hubbard has been for the last 1 years (from 1977 to 1977) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hubbard by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Hubbard is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1977, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Hubbard.

The history of the first name Hubbard

The name Hubbard is an English surname that has also been used as a given name, particularly in the United States. It is derived from the Old English words "hubba" meaning a mound or hill, and "worð" meaning an enclosure or courtyard. The name likely originated as a topographic surname, referring to someone who lived near a mound or hill with an enclosure.

The earliest recorded use of the name Hubbard dates back to the 13th century in England. It was initially used as a surname, with the first recorded instance being a man named John Huberd in the Hundredorum Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1273.

While the name Hubbard does not have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was William Hubbard, an English clergyman and historian born in 1621. He is best known for his work "A Narrative of the Troubles with the Indians in New-England," which chronicled the events of King Philip's War.

In the 18th century, Jedidiah Hubbard (1720-1783) was a prominent American Revolutionary War soldier and statesman from Vermont. He served as a colonel in the Green Mountain Boys and later as a member of the Vermont General Assembly.

The 19th century saw the birth of Gardiner Greene Hubbard (1822-1897), an American philanthropist and founder of the National Geographic Society. He was also the father-in-law of Alexander Graham Bell and played a significant role in the development of the telephone.

In the field of literature, L. Ron Hubbard (1911-1986) was a prolific American author and the founder of the Church of Scientology. While controversial, he is known for his science fiction and fantasy works, including the novel "Battlefield Earth" and the popular science fiction series "Mission Earth."

Lastly, in the world of sports, Floyd Hubbard (1923-2001) was an American baseball player who played in the major leagues for the Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Browns in the late 1940s and early 1950s.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Hubbard throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various fields and time periods.

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