Jobin
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 93 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Jobin is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Job — from the Hebrew Iyyov, meaning 'persecuted' or 'one who is tested.' The biblical Job, who endured extraordinary suffering with unwavering faith, represents the ultimate test of human resilience and trust in God. The -in suffix gives the name a slightly more Gallic or modern feel.
Jobin carries the profound biblical theme of faith through trial — a name of quiet, tested strength.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Jobin's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Jobin follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Jobin's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jobin has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1980.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 77 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 10 | — |
The Story of Jobin
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1991, Jobin is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Jobin are most likely born between 1981 and 2001.
How rare is Jobin?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jobin is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1980, peaked in the 1990s with 77 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jobin by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 1980–2009)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | #11649 |
| 1999 | 5 | #10695 |
| 1998 | 5 | #10396 |
| 1997 | 6 | #8661 |
| 1996 | 7 | #7513 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8283 |
| 1994 | 8 | #6657 |
| 1993 | 8 | #6501 |
| 1992 | 12 | #4697 |
| 1991 | 12 | #4616 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6102 |
| 1989 | 5 | #8502 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6717 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1980–2009