Jobe
Jobe is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Persecuted, hated, or repentant.
Origin and history
Jobe is a spelling variant of the biblical Hebrew name Job, traditionally interpreted as meaning persecuted or repentant. Though rare in the United States, it has seen consistent, low-volume usage as a distinct surname-like or phonetic given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,325 babies in the United States have been named Jobe since 1880. It ranks #3381 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1846.
States where it is most popular
- TX (48 %)
- CA (40 %)
- MO (12 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 39 |
| 1920-1930 | 76 |
| 1930-1940 | 42 |
| 1940-1950 | 22 |
| 1950-1960 | 52 |
| 1960-1970 | 28 |
| 1970-1980 | 112 |
| 1980-1990 | 116 |
| 1990-2000 | 204 |
| 2000-2010 | 309 |
| 2010-2019 | 226 |
| 2020-2029 | 81 |
Famous people named Jobe
- Jobe Bellingham: Footballer
- Jobe Watson: Athlete
Fun facts
- Jobe derives from the Hebrew name Iyyov, famous in scripture for enduring adversity with faith.
- Adding the silent 'e' gives the traditional name Job a contemporary surname-like aesthetic.