Jobyna
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 39 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Jobyna is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
Appearing in records from 1927 to 1975, Jobyna has a solid multi-decade track record without being a permanent fixture — it belongs to a specific chapter of American naming.
Jobyna is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jobyna is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a feminized variant of Job, the Hebrew name meaning 'persecuted' or 'one who weeps' — though also interpreted as 'returning' or 'repentant.' Job is one of the most profound figures in the Hebrew Bible, whose story of suffering and faith has inspired literature and philosophy across millennia.
The -yna ending gives Jobyna a distinctive feminine flourish. Silent film actress Jobyna Ralston, who starred with Harold Lloyd in the 1920s, is among the name's most notable bearers — giving it a dash of golden-age Hollywood glamour.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Jobyna is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1927 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Jobyna’s rarity (39 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jobyna has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1927.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 28 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 5 | — |
The Story of Jobyna
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1930, Jobyna is an elegant vintage name. Girls named Jobyna are most likely born between 1927 and 1940.
How rare is Jobyna?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jobyna is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1927, peaked in the 1930s with 28 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 1927–1975)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 6 | #8416 |
| 1935 | 8 | #3296 |
| 1934 | 5 | #4612 |
| 1932 | 6 | #4147 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3191 |
| 1927 | 5 | #5196 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1927–1975