Joby Boy
Origin(s)
Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'persecuted'; English: diminutive of Job
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Joby is derived from the biblical name Job, which is of Hebrew origin and means 'persecuted' or 'hated'. Job is a significant figure in the Bible, known for his patience and faith in the face of suffering. The name has also been used in English-speaking countries as a diminutive form. Joby has gained some popularity as a modern given name, particularly in the 20th century.
Trend Summary
Joby has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional spikes in usage.
Similar Names
Job, Jobe, Joni, Jules, Jonah, Jared
Variants
- Jobie
International Variants
- Yov (Hebrew)
- Jobe (English)
Famous people named Joby
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Fictional characters named Joby
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Joby was first seen in the United States in 1939. Joby has ranked as high as #1063 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Joby has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Joby (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 31 |
| 1972 | 33 |
| 1973 | 29 |
| 1974 | 33 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 36 |
| 1977 | 37 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 |