Job Boy

Popularity: #889 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JOHB //dʒoʊb//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: persecuted; English: servant

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Job has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the name "Iyov" (אִיּוֹב), which is believed to mean "persecuted" or "hated." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Job, which is one of the oldest texts in the biblical canon, dating back to the 6th century BCE. The narrative centers around Job, a man of great faith who endures immense suffering and loss, ultimately leading to profound discussions about faith, justice, and the nature of suffering.

The name was subsequently transliterated into Greek as "Iob" and then into Latin as "Job," before entering the English language through translations of the Bible, particularly the King James Version in the early 17th century. Throughout history, Job has been a significant figure in religious and literary contexts.

His story has been interpreted in various ways across different cultures and religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Christianity, Job is often viewed as a symbol of patience and endurance in the face of adversity, which has led to the term "the patience of Job" being used to describe someone who remains steadfast despite difficulties.

The Book of Job has also inspired countless works of art, literature, and theology, influencing writers and thinkers from antiquity to the modern era. Culturally, the name Job carries connotations of resilience and faithfulness, reflecting the character's unwavering belief in divine justice despite his trials.

The name has been used in various forms in literature and religious texts, reinforcing its significance. While diminutive forms or variations are less common, the name's historical and cultural weight has ensured its endurance through centuries, making it a notable name in both religious and literary traditions.

Famous people named Job

In this section, you will find notable people named Job. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Job who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Job is a biblical figure best known for his story of suffering and faith in the Book of Job.

Fictional characters named Job

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Job is a fictional character from the biblical text Book of Job. He is a wealthy man who endures immense suffering and maintains his faith in God throughout his trials.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Job, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JacobJamesJohnJosephJudeJasper

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Job. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JobeJoabJothamJovanJorahJosiahJonahJared

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Job was first seen in the United States in 1891.

Job has ranked as high as #3472 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Job has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Job is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Job was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Job.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 49 49
2024 61 61
2023 42 42
2022 67 67
2021 58 58
2020 52 52
2019 59 59
2018 61 61
2017 59 59
2016 81 81
2015 87 87
2014 82 82
2013 71 71
2012 66 66
2011 72 72
2010 65 65
2009 61 61
2008 71 71
2007 72 72
2006 77 77
2005 77 77
2004 89 89
2003 82 82
2002 77 77
2001 66 66
2000 87 87
1999 87 87
1998 76 76
1997 73 73
1996 71 71
1995 60 60
1994 47 47
1993 51 51
1992 47 47
1991 55 55
1990 47 47
1989 40 40
1988 30 30
1987 45 45
1986 32 32
1985 30 30
1984 27 27
1983 40 40
1982 33 33
1981 31 31
1980 32 32
1979 26 26
1978 39 39
1977 25 25
1976 36 36
1975 34 34
1974 40 40
1973 29 29
1972 26 26
1971 15 15
1970 8 8
1969 9 9
1968 17 17
1967 17 17
1966 5 5
1965 10 10
1964 12 12
1963 11 11
1962 13 13
1961 10 10
1960 10 10
1959 7 7
1958 5 5
1957 12 12
1956 12 12
1955 12 12
1954 8 8
1952 9 9
1951 8 8
1950 8 8
1949 7 7
1948 11 11
1947 6 6
1945 5 5
1943 9 9
1939 5 5
1936 7 7
1934 10 10
1932 7 7
1931 9 9
1930 11 11
1929 10 10
1926 6 6
1925 8 8
1924 8 8
1923 6 6
1920 8 8
1919 9 9
1918 6 6
1917 7 7
1916 8 8
1915 6 6
1914 6 6
1891 6 6

Top States for Job (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 10
43%
CA 8
35%
WA 5
22%