Boy nameCurrently #11,902 in the USSteady
Obediah
4 syllablesPeak year: 20177 lettersStarts with O
Meaning & origin
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Obediah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Obediah |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Obediah through the decades
- Obediah peaked in 2017, when 8 babies were named Obediah in the US.
- The 1950s were Obediah's strongest decade, averaging 7 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2008–2024), use of Obediah has risen 20% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Obediah currently ranks #11,902 in the US and is holding steady.