Obed
boy name#2056 in 2025Obed entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #809 in 1880, ranks #2056 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2056
rank today
#809
peak (1880)
72
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #809 |
| 1890s | #1074 |
| 1900s | #1207 |
| 1910s | #2036 |
| 1920s | #2344 |
| 1930s | #2781 |
| 1940s | #2902 |
| 1950s | #3118 |
| 1960s | #2654 |
| 1970s | #2384 |
| 1980s | #1857 |
| 1990s | #1602 |
| 2000s | #1371 |
| 2010s | #1752 |
| 2020s | #1944 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Obed has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 3,700 people named Obed are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Obed alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Obed in 2025?
- Obed ranks #2056 among US boy names in 2025, with 72 babies given the name.
- When was the name Obed most popular?
- Obed peaked in 1880, reaching #809 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Obed with classmates?
- Obed will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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