Obie
Obie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Servant of God or servant of Yahweh.
Origin and history
Obie is a diminutive form of the Biblical name Obediah or Obadiah, originating from Hebrew. It has a long history of use in the United States, often chosen as a friendly, traditional standalone name or short form. Although relatively rare today, it maintains a steady presence in American birth records.
Popularity in the United States
4,165 babies in the United States have been named Obie since 1880. It ranks #1942 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1834.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25.9 %)
- GA (19.1 %)
- AL (18 %)
- MS (10.7 %)
- AR (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 74 |
| 1890-1900 | 118 |
| 1900-1910 | 162 |
| 1910-1920 | 556 |
| 1920-1930 | 680 |
| 1930-1940 | 559 |
| 1940-1950 | 522 |
| 1950-1960 | 407 |
| 1960-1970 | 282 |
| 1970-1980 | 244 |
| 1980-1990 | 142 |
| 1990-2000 | 67 |
| 2000-2010 | 141 |
| 2010-2019 | 118 |
| 2020-2029 | 93 |
Famous people named Obie
- Obie Trice: Rapper, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Obie originated as a pet form of Obadiah, a prophet in the Old Testament.
- The name has been consistently recorded in the United States since official tracking began in 1880.