The baby name Hofman is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɔf.mən/ (HOF-muhn).
The baby name Hofman is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɔf.mən/ (HOF-muhn).
Hofman is Dutch, German in Origin.
Hofman is a Germanic occupational name derived from Middle High German hof “manor, court; farmstead” and man “man,” also mirrored in Dutch hof “court/garden.” It denoted a steward or tenant of a manor, a court official, or someone dwelling by a farm enclosure. The single-f spelling Hofman is prevalent in Dutch, Czech, and Polish contexts, often through contact with German Hoffmann/Hofmann, and appears widely among Ashkenazic families.
As a given name, Hofman remains rare but follows the modern surname-as-first-name pattern, conveying heritage, industriousness, and ties to land or service. Notable variants include Hoffmann, Hofmann, Hoffman, and the Dutch Hofmans; related forms in Scandinavia and Central Europe preserve the same root. The core meaning stays constant: "man of the court/estate," akin to steward, bailiff, or farmer. Usage suits parents seeking a crisp, continental alternative to familiar occupational names.
Hofman is an uncommon pick. Our records hold just 48 recorded uses, spread over 14 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #300 | 6 | 6,530 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #561 | 5 | 10,162 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #643 | 3 | 11,648 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #978 | 4 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,228 | 7 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,264 | 9 | 25,619 |
Hofman is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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