Obe
boy nameObe entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #781 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#781
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #898 |
| 1910s | #2906 |
| 1920s | #3896 |
| 1940s | #3316 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Obe are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Obe alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Obe in 2025?
- Obe is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Obe most popular?
- Obe peaked in 1881, reaching #781 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Obe with classmates?
- Obe will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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