Jobe Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOHB / /dʒoʊb/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'persecuted'; English: variant of Job
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jobe is derived from the Hebrew name Job, which appears in the Bible as a figure known for his patience and faith amidst suffering. In English-speaking cultures, Jobe is often considered a modern variant of Job. The biblical story of Job has been influential in literature and theology, symbolizing endurance and faith. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the years.
Trend Summary
The name Jobe has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage but no significant trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Job
- Jobe
International Variants
- Job (Dutch)
- Jóbb (Hungarian)
Famous people named Jobe
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jobe was first seen in the United States in 1882. Jobe has ranked as high as #1280 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Jobe has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jobe (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1952 | 12 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 41 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 12 |