Obama
boy nameObama entered the US charts in 2008, peaked at #5554 in 2009, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2008–2025
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rank today
#5554
peak (2009)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #5812 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Obama are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Obama alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Obama in 2025?
- Obama is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Obama most popular?
- Obama peaked in 2009, reaching #5554 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Obama with classmates?
- Obama will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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