Mobley
Of English origin, meaning a meadow clearing or felled woodland area.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Mobley. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mobley today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mobley births was 1919 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mobley. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mobley. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1919
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1919 SSA rank
#4,033
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Mobley: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mobley by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mobley during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mobley
The given name Mobley is an English surname that has been used as a first name. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English word "mubba," which means "a heap or a lump." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a small hill or mound.
Mobley is believed to have been initially used as a surname in the medieval period, particularly in the regions of Lancashire and Yorkshire in northern England. The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1273.
In terms of historical references, the name Mobley is not prominently featured in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it has been documented in various historical records, particularly in England, throughout the centuries.
One of the earliest known individuals with the first name Mobley was Mobley Whittle, an English landowner and yeoman farmer who lived in the 16th century. Records indicate that he owned a substantial amount of land in Lancashire.
Another notable figure was Mobley Cartwright, a renowned English clockmaker who lived from 1647 to 1721. He was renowned for his intricate and innovative timepiece designs, which were highly sought after by wealthy patrons during his lifetime.
In the 18th century, Mobley Ainsworth (1720-1798) was a prominent English merchant and businessman who established a successful trading company based in Liverpool. His ventures contributed significantly to the city's economic growth during that era.
The 19th century saw the rise of Mobley Wilkinson (1824-1891), a renowned English architect known for his pioneering work in the Gothic Revival style. Several of his iconic buildings, including churches and public institutions, can still be found across various regions of England.
In the 20th century, Mobley Sutcliffe (1901-1981) was a respected English writer and poet who gained recognition for his poignant works that explored themes of nature, human emotions, and the complexities of modern life.
While the name Mobley may not be as common as it once was, it has left an indelible mark on various aspects of English history, from agriculture and trade to architecture and literature.
People
Mobley + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mobley as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mobley: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mobley?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mobley going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Mobley a common name?
We classify Mobley as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mobley most popular?
The single biggest year for Mobley was 1919, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mobley is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mobley in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mobley a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mobley in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mobley still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mobley in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mobley can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Mobley?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.