How Many People Are Named Jobie?
Complete statistics for the name Jobie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jobie is a rare name with origins that aren't well-documented, making each person named Jobie unique. Only 322 people in the U.S. today carry this name, which means 1 in 1,024,323 Americans are named Jobie. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1963 with just 14 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents change, adventure, and freedom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 64All 508 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1963Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jobie Through the Generations
Jobie has been a name that's seen its ups and downs through the decades. Born in the early 1960s, the name saw its peak with 14 births in 1963. Since then, it's become increasingly rare, but there's a slow rise in usage, suggesting it's becoming a bit more popular among parents looking for a classic yet modern name. The majority of those named Jobie are now over 60, with only 56 under the age of 30, indicating that the name is still closely associated with older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jobie's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jobie
How Many People Have the Name Jobie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 322 people in the United States currently share the name Jobie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,024,323 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jobie a Common or Rare Name?
Jobie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jobie Mean?
Jobie means "creative variant of Job" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jobie in SSA data, approximately 82% are male and 18% are female.
When Was Jobie Most Popular?
The name Jobie reached peak popularity in 1963, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jobie?
Approximately 322 people named Jobie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 508. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,024,323 Americans.
Is Jobie a rare name?
Jobie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,024,323 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jobie mean?
Jobie means "creative variant of Job" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jobie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 82% of people named Jobie are male and 18% are female.
When was Jobie most popular?
Jobie peaked in 1963 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.