Obadiah Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationoh-buh-DIE-uh / oʊbəˈdaɪəHebrew
Meaning
Servant of God
Historical & Cultural Background
Obadiah is a name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is associated with a minor prophet who authored the Book of Obadiah. The name has been used in various cultures and has historical significance in Jewish tradition. It has also been adopted in Christian contexts due to its biblical roots.
Trend Summary
Obadiah has seen limited popularity in the United States, often remaining a unique choice.
Similar Names
Variants
- Obadias
- Obadiah
International Variants
- Obadías (Spanish)
- Obadiah (English)
Famous people named Obadiah
Obadiah Holmes was a 17th-century American Baptist minister known for his religious convictions and persecution.
Obadiah Stane is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe, known as the Iron Monger.
Obadiah E. Brown was an American politician who served in the Michigan House of Representatives in the 19th century.
Obadiah B. Brown was a notable American educator and author in the early 20th century.
Fictional characters named Obadiah
Obadiah Stane appears in the Iron Man comics as a businessman and antagonist to Tony Stark.
Obadiah is a character in the biblical narrative, serving as a prophet in the Old Testament.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Obadiah was first seen in the United States in 1914. Obadiah has ranked as high as #1229 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Washington, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Obadiah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Obadiah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 12 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| FL | 8 | |
| GA | 8 | |
| MO | 8 | |
| PA | 7 | |
| VA | 6 | |
| IN | 6 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| MI | 5 | |
| AZ | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 69 |
| 2013 | 69 |
| 2014 | 72 |
| 2015 | 93 |
| 2016 | 107 |
| 2017 | 97 |
| 2018 | 97 |
| 2019 | 96 |
| 2020 | 104 |
| 2021 | 99 |
| 2022 | 124 |
| 2023 | 113 |
| 2024 | 131 |