Jobie
Primarily a boy's name of Hebrew origin with 448 recorded births. Also given to 60 girls.
Meaning & Origin
A member of Job's Daughters International, a Masonic-affiliated religious youth organization for girls and young women aged from 10 to 20.
Jobie is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a diminutive of Job, meaning 'persecuted' or 'he who weeps,' though traditionally associated with patience and endurance through adversity. Job is one of the most philosophically profound figures in the Old Testament.
Jobie takes the gravitas of Job and softens it with an affectionate -ie ending — a name that balances biblical depth with warmth and approachability. It has a quietly distinctive character that rewards those who look past its unusual brevity.
EtymologyShow more
Jobie is built from 5 letters and one syllable — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Jobie creates its characteristic bright, approachable quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jobie has 63+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1916.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 24 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 35 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 40 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 57 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 50 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 42 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 58 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 55 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 51 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 24 | — |
The Story of Jobie
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1919, Jobie is a name steeped in history. Boys named Jobie are most likely born between 1916 and 1929.
How rare is Jobie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jobie is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1916, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1940s with 58 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Jobie by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Jobie per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(63 years, 1916–2019)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | #11403 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11366 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13494 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10181 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8021 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11395 |
| 1996 | 5 | #9706 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6155 |
| 1992 | 9 | #5873 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4537 |
| 1989 | 7 | #6547 |
| 1988 | 5 | #7849 |
| 1987 | 6 | #6489 |
| 1986 | 6 | #6298 |
| 1983 | 6 | #5841 |
| 1982 | 5 | #6821 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6716 |
| 1978 | 8 | #4340 |
| 1977 | 8 | #4366 |
| 1974 | 10 | #3437 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Jobie as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Jobie has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 60 births since 1963.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1916–2019