Obie
boy name#7679 in 2025Obie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #457 in 1899, ranks #7679 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#7679
rank today
#457
peak (1899)
10
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #749 |
| 1890s | #632 |
| 1900s | #598 |
| 1910s | #680 |
| 1920s | #815 |
| 1930s | #843 |
| 1940s | #921 |
| 1950s | #1192 |
| 1960s | #1489 |
| 1970s | #2013 |
| 1980s | #3322 |
| 1990s | #6547 |
| 2000s | #6825 |
| 2010s | #7217 |
| 2020s | #5933 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Obie has been most popular in OH.
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Obie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Obie alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Obie in 2025?
- Obie ranks #7679 among US boy names in 2025, with 10 babies given the name.
- When was the name Obie most popular?
- Obie peaked in 1899, reaching #457 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Obie with classmates?
- Obie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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