Obie Unisex
Origin(s)
English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: God's servant; Hebrew: my father is God
Historical & Cultural Background
Obie is often considered a diminutive of names such as Obadiah or Obadiah. It has been used in English-speaking countries as a standalone name. The name reflects a connection to biblical roots, particularly in Hebrew culture.
Trend Summary
Obie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Odie, Ollie, Oberon, Omar, Orin, Odin, Otis
Variants
- Oby
- Obie
International Variants
- Obadiah (Hebrew)
Famous people named Obie
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Fictional characters named Obie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Obie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Obie has ranked as high as #828 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Obie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Obie (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 9 |
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1884 | 9 |
| 1885 | 7 |
| 1886 | 10 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1894 | 14 |
| 1895 | 16 |
| 1896 | 13 |
| 1897 | 13 |
| 1898 | 13 |
| 1899 | 17 |
| 1900 | 15 |
| 1901 | 11 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1903 | 17 |
| 1904 | 17 |
| 1905 | 21 |
| 1906 | 14 |
| 1907 | 24 |
| 1908 | 16 |
| 1909 | 16 |
| 1910 | 23 |
| 1911 | 26 |
| 1912 | 58 |
| 1913 | 42 |
| 1914 | 56 |
| 1915 | 69 |
| 1916 | 72 |
| 1917 | 80 |
| 1918 | 54 |
| 1919 | 76 |
| 1920 | 79 |
| 1921 | 69 |
| 1922 | 69 |
| 1923 | 77 |
| 1924 | 88 |
| 1925 | 60 |
| 1926 | 67 |
| 1927 | 52 |
| 1928 | 62 |
| 1929 | 57 |
| 1930 | 58 |
| 1931 | 71 |
| 1932 | 63 |
| 1933 | 52 |
| 1934 | 47 |
| 1935 | 62 |
| 1936 | 60 |
| 1937 | 54 |
| 1938 | 49 |
| 1939 | 43 |
| 1940 | 59 |
| 1941 | 44 |
| 1942 | 49 |
| 1943 | 65 |
| 1944 | 47 |
| 1945 | 50 |
| 1946 | 53 |
| 1947 | 51 |
| 1948 | 54 |
| 1949 | 50 |
| 1950 | 43 |
| 1951 | 52 |
| 1952 | 46 |
| 1953 | 38 |
| 1954 | 48 |
| 1955 | 39 |
| 1956 | 28 |
| 1957 | 47 |
| 1958 | 36 |
| 1959 | 30 |
| 1960 | 28 |
| 1961 | 27 |
| 1962 | 35 |
| 1963 | 29 |
| 1964 | 29 |
| 1965 | 24 |
| 1966 | 31 |
| 1967 | 25 |
| 1968 | 28 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1971 | 33 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1973 | 27 |
| 1974 | 34 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 18 |