Obadiah
boy name#1621 in 2025Obadiah entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1413 in 2024, ranks #1621 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1914–2025
#1621
rank today
#1413
peak (2024)
104
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3500 |
| 1920s | #3325 |
| 1930s | #3357 |
| 1940s | #3331 |
| 1950s | #3584 |
| 1960s | #3896 |
| 1970s | #2696 |
| 1980s | #3023 |
| 1990s | #3595 |
| 2000s | #3021 |
| 2010s | #1880 |
| 2020s | #1545 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Obadiah has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Obadiah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Obadiah is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Obadiah in 2025?
- Obadiah ranks #1621 among US boy names in 2025, with 104 babies given the name.
- When was the name Obadiah most popular?
- Obadiah peaked in 2024, reaching #1413 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Obadiah with classmates?
- Obadiah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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