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

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 29.6 years old

Young (<30) 2,758
67.9%
Adult (30–60) 798
19.6%
Senior (>60) 507
12.5%

📈 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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