How popular is the name Obra in 2025?

Obra is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Obra most popular?

Obra peaked in 1931, reaching #2864 among US boy names.

Obra will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Obra entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2864 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2864

peak (1931)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Obra are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Obra alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Obra in 2025?: Obra is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Obra most popular?: Obra peaked in 1931, reaching #2864 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Obra with classmates?: Obra will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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