How Many People Are Named Obed?
4,063
people in the United States are named Obed
1 in 82,451 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#4766
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0012%
Of US population
Peak Year
2005
137 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Pronunciation:
O-bed (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Means "servant, worshipper" in Hebrew. This is the name of several Old Testament characters including the grandfather of David.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 29.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
730
California
653
Florida
136
New York
114
Arizona
99
North Carolina
46
Georgia
41
Illinois
27
Colorado
18
New Mexico
17
💡 Fun Facts About "Obed"
- 81 babies were named Obed in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2005
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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