Holding steady.
Popularity of Jobie since 1916
Babies named Jobie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 24 |
| 1920s | 0 | 51 |
| 1930s | 0 | 55 |
| 1940s | 0 | 58 |
| 1950s | 0 | 42 |
| 1960s | 10 | 50 |
| 1970s | 15 | 57 |
| 1980s | 15 | 40 |
| 1990s | 5 | 35 |
| 2000s | 10 | 24 |
| 2010s | 5 | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jobie is a rare unisex name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1916. Its peak usage came three years later in 1919, but even then it never cracked the top 1000. The name saw a modest boost during the 1910s, but has remained consistently uncommon ever since, with no top-state concentration. Derived from the biblical Job, Jobie carries a soft, friendly sound typical of early 20th century diminutives. Its rarity today gives it a vintage charm, appealing to parents seeking an offbeat yet traditional-feeling name.
Jobie is a diminutive or pet form of Job, derived from the Hebrew name Iyyov (איוב). The meaning of Job is uncertain, with some proposing 'persecuted' or 'where is the father?' The name Job is well-known from the biblical Book of Job, a figure of patience and endurance. Jobie emerged as a casual nickname in English-speaking countries, particularly in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Jobie
Names that share Jobie's style, for a brother or sister.
