Obediah
boy name#12008 in 2025Obediah entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2269 in 1912, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
#12008
rank today
#2269
peak (1912)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3151 |
| 1920s | #3873 |
| 1930s | #3370 |
| 1940s | #3298 |
| 1950s | #3380 |
| 1970s | #5321 |
| 1980s | #6262 |
| 1990s | #8734 |
| 2000s | #11357 |
| 2010s | #11002 |
| 2020s | #10606 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Obediah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Obediah alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Obediah in 2025?
- Obediah ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Obediah most popular?
- Obediah peaked in 1912, reaching #2269 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Obediah with classmates?
- Obediah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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