Obed Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationOH-bed / /ˈoʊ.bɛd/Hebrew
Meaning
Hebrew: servant; worshipper
Historical & Cultural Background
Obed is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with the biblical figure Obed, who was the son of Ruth and Boaz. In the Bible, Obed is noted as the grandfather of King David. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly within Jewish communities, and has historical significance in religious texts. It is also recognized in Christian traditions due to its biblical roots.
Trend Summary
Obed has remained relatively uncommon in the U.S. but has seen occasional use.
Similar Names
Variants
- Obed
- Obeid
International Variants
- Obed (Spanish)
- Obed (Portuguese)
Famous people named Obed
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Fictional characters named Obed
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Obed was first seen in the United States in 1880. Obed has ranked as high as #1213 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Obed has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Obed (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 18 | |
| CA | 12 | |
| NM | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 17 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 12 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 17 |
| 1924 | 18 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 25 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 33 |
| 1982 | 31 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 33 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 37 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 41 |
| 1990 | 46 |
| 1991 | 64 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 62 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1995 | 58 |
| 1996 | 77 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 59 |
| 1999 | 71 |
| 2000 | 111 |
| 2001 | 87 |
| 2002 | 96 |
| 2003 | 95 |
| 2004 | 98 |
| 2005 | 137 |
| 2006 | 114 |
| 2007 | 118 |
| 2008 | 110 |
| 2009 | 117 |
| 2010 | 114 |
| 2011 | 100 |
| 2012 | 93 |
| 2013 | 99 |
| 2014 | 94 |
| 2015 | 88 |
| 2016 | 97 |
| 2017 | 62 |
| 2018 | 74 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2020 | 68 |
| 2021 | 83 |
| 2022 | 84 |
| 2023 | 84 |
| 2024 | 81 |