Jobeth

A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 486 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Jobeth peaked during the Millennial wave, when 43 babies received this name in a single year (1985). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Jobeth has since stepped out of the spotlight, giving it a vintage quality that many parents now find appealing.

Jobeth is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Jobeth is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a compound of Jo — a short form of Josephine meaning 'God will increase' — and Beth, from Elizabeth meaning 'God is my oath.' Together the name carries a double Biblical heritage.

Jobeth is a distinctly American compound name created by running two popular mid-century names together. Actress JoBeth Williams, known for her role in Poltergeist (1982) and an Oscar nomination, is the most prominent bearer, giving the name warm associations with American film of that era.

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Phonetically, Jobeth belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their distinguished, classic ending — shared with Old English and biblical names. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Jobeth’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

486

Total births

Since 1942

1985

Peak year

43 births

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Popularity Over Time

Jobeth has 42+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1942.

First appeared: 1942Peak: 1985 (43 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jobeth
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2000s	19	#13981	▼
1990s	99	#8804	▼
1980s	212	#4360	▲
1970s	46	#8143	▼
1960s	74	#5412	▲
1950s	28	#5129	▲
1940s	8	#3564	—

The Story of Jobeth

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1985, Jobeth is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Jobeth are most likely born between 1975 and 1995.

How rare is Jobeth?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jobeth is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1942, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1980s with 212 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Jobeth by the numbers

Would fill 10 school buses
Meeting one Jobeth per day would take 1.3 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(42 years, 1942–2003)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jobeth
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2003	7	#13051	+2 (40.0%)
2001	5	#16507	-2 (-28.6%)
2000	7	#12386	-1 (-12.5%)
1998	8	#10545	+3 (60.0%)
1997	5	#14761	-3 (-37.5%)
1996	8	#9973	-3 (-27.3%)
1995	11	#7755	+3 (37.5%)
1994	8	#9961	-2 (-20.0%)
1993	10	#8324	-12 (-54.5%)
1992	22	#4599	+6 (37.5%)
1991	16	#5780	+5 (45.5%)
1990	11	#7535	-7 (-38.9%)
1989	18	#4938	-14 (-43.8%)
1988	32	#3118	0
1987	32	#2990	+5 (18.5%)
1986	27	#3312	-16 (-37.2%)
1985	43	#2332	+16 (59.3%)
1984	27	#3178	+11 (68.8%)
1983	16	#4555	+7 (77.8%)
1982	9	#7125	+1 (12.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jobeth a boy's or girl's name?

Jobeth is primarily a girl's name.

When was Jobeth most popular?

Jobeth reached its peak popularity in 1985 with 43 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Jobeth?

Jobeth is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 486 babies in the U.S. since 1942. Its peak was in 1985.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1942–2003