How Many People Are Named Job?

3,350

people in the United States are named Job

1 in 100,000 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#5405

πŸ’ŽπŸ’Ž Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0010%

Of US population

Peak Year

2004

89 births

Trend

β†’

Stable

πŸ“– Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Biblical, Dutch
Pronunciation: JOB (English), YAWP (Dutch)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the Hebrew name אִיּוֹב ('Iyyov) which means "persecuted, hated". In the Book of Job in the Old Testament he is a righteous man who is tested by God, enduring many tragedies and hardships while struggling to remain faithful.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

πŸ‘₯ Age Distribution

Average Age: 28.8 years old

Young (<30) 2,156
64.4%
Adult (30–60) 888
26.5%
Senior (>60) 306
9.1%

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1891 to 2024

πŸ“ State-Wise Distribution

Texas 461
California 398
Florida 83
Pennsylvania 21
Georgia 17
New York 10
Illinois 5
Indiana 5
Maryland 5
Ohio 5

πŸ’‘ Fun Facts About "Job"

  • 61 babies were named Job in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2004
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1891
  • Most popular in Texas

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