Jobe Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JOHB //dʒoʊb//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'persecuted'; English: variant of Job
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jobe is derived from the Hebrew name "Iyov" (אִיּוֹב), which means "persecuted" or "hated." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Job, which is one of the texts of the Ketuvim (Writings) section. The Book of Job, dating back to the 6th century BCE, tells the story of a man named Job who endures great suffering and loss, yet remains faithful to God.
The name was later translated into Greek as "Iob" and subsequently into Latin as "Job," which facilitated its entry into various European languages, including English, during the Middle Ages. The name Jobe has historical significance primarily due to its biblical roots.
The Book of Job has been a subject of theological discussion and literary analysis for centuries, influencing various works of literature and art. The character of Job is often referenced in discussions about faith, suffering, and divine justice, making the name emblematic of endurance and resilience in the face of adversity.
The translation of the Bible into English, particularly the King James Version in 1611, helped solidify the name's presence in English-speaking cultures, as it retained the biblical context and significance associated with Job's story. Culturally, the name Jobe, while less common than its variants, carries with it the weight of its biblical narrative, symbolizing patience and unwavering faith.
The name has also inspired various adaptations and interpretations in literature and art, further embedding it in cultural consciousness. In some contexts, diminutive forms or variations such as Joby may arise, but Jobe itself remains closely tied to its original biblical connotations, reflecting themes of suffering and redemption.
Famous people named Jobe
In this section, you will find notable people named Jobe. 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 Jobe who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Jobe Watson is a former Australian rules footballer best known for playing with the Essendon Football Club and winning the 2012 Brownlow Medal.
Fictional characters named Jobe
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Jobe is a fictional character from the film The Lawnmower Man. He is a simple gardener who undergoes a transformation into a super-intelligent being through virtual reality experiments.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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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 #5847 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)
The name Jobe 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 Jobe 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 Jobe.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 15 |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 |
| 2023 | 15 | 15 |
| 2022 | 9 | 9 |
| 2021 | 11 | 11 |
| 2020 | 19 | 19 |
| 2019 | 13 | 13 |
| 2018 | 20 | 20 |
| 2017 | 21 | 21 |
| 2016 | 20 | 20 |
| 2015 | 16 | 16 |
| 2014 | 28 | 28 |
| 2013 | 23 | 23 |
| 2012 | 30 | 30 |
| 2011 | 29 | 29 |
| 2010 | 26 | 26 |
| 2009 | 23 | 23 |
| 2008 | 23 | 23 |
| 2007 | 24 | 24 |
| 2006 | 39 | 39 |
| 2005 | 36 | 36 |
| 2004 | 29 | 29 |
| 2003 | 41 | 41 |
| 2002 | 35 | 35 |
| 2001 | 30 | 30 |
| 2000 | 29 | 29 |
| 1999 | 27 | 27 |
| 1998 | 27 | 27 |
| 1997 | 30 | 30 |
| 1996 | 18 | 18 |
| 1995 | 24 | 24 |
| 1994 | 18 | 18 |
| 1993 | 23 | 23 |
| 1992 | 13 | 13 |
| 1991 | 14 | 14 |
| 1990 | 10 | 10 |
| 1989 | 12 | 12 |
| 1988 | 15 | 15 |
| 1987 | 18 | 18 |
| 1986 | 15 | 15 |
| 1985 | 7 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 | 7 |
| 1983 | 12 | 12 |
| 1982 | 10 | 10 |
| 1981 | 9 | 9 |
| 1980 | 11 | 11 |
| 1979 | 17 | 17 |
| 1978 | 8 | 8 |
| 1977 | 14 | 14 |
| 1976 | 12 | 12 |
| 1975 | 14 | 14 |
| 1974 | 12 | 12 |
| 1973 | 13 | 13 |
| 1972 | 10 | 10 |
| 1971 | 7 | 7 |
| 1970 | 5 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 | 6 |
| 1963 | 7 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 | 5 |
| 1959 | 8 | 8 |
| 1958 | 7 | 7 |
| 1957 | 7 | 7 |
| 1956 | 6 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 | 5 |
| 1952 | 12 | 12 |
| 1950 | 7 | 7 |
| 1947 | 6 | 6 |
| 1943 | 6 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 | 5 |
| 1939 | 8 | 8 |
| 1937 | 5 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 | 5 |
| 1932 | 7 | 7 |
| 1931 | 7 | 7 |
| 1930 | 5 | 5 |
| 1929 | 7 | 7 |
| 1928 | 10 | 10 |
| 1926 | 9 | 9 |
| 1925 | 6 | 6 |
| 1924 | 14 | 14 |
| 1923 | 5 | 5 |
| 1922 | 8 | 8 |
| 1921 | 6 | 6 |
| 1920 | 11 | 11 |
| 1919 | 10 | 10 |
| 1918 | 11 | 11 |
| 1917 | 8 | 8 |
| 1916 | 10 | 10 |
| 1897 | 6 | 6 |
| 1887 | 6 | 6 |
| 1882 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Jobe (2017)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |