How Many People Are Named Obbie?

Complete statistics for the name Obbie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Obbie
Very Rare
Old English

Obbie is a rare name with roots in Old English, making it a unique choice. Only 108 people in the US today carry this name, which means 1 in 3,056,457 Americans have it. The majority of those named Obbie are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.

~108
Living in US
1 in 3,056,457
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English origin, meaning 'little'
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Resilient Dignified
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,150
Worldwide Bearers
#234,650
Global Rank
🇿🇲 Zambia
460
🇺🇸 United States
331
🇮🇩 Indonesia
248
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
43
🇿🇦 South Africa
42
🇲🇼 Malawi
4
🇵🇭 Philippines
4
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
3
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2
🇰🇪 Kenya
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
108 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 85
7
Would be under 30 (2%)
24
Would be 30–60 (8%)
265
Would be over 60 (90%)

All 296 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
20
International
84

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Obbie Through the Generations

Obbie has been a steady presence in American naming trends since the early 1900s, peaking in popularity in 1920 with ten births. Over the decades, the name has maintained its niche status, with most of the current bearers being over sixty years old. This age skew suggests that Obbie is more commonly found among older generations, with only a handful of younger individuals carrying on the legacy of this classic name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Alabama 5

✨ Similar Names to Obbie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Obbie's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Obbie

How Many People Have the Name Obbie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 108 people in the United States currently share the name Obbie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,056,457 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Obbie a Common or Rare Name?

Obbie 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 Obbie Mean?

Obbie means "Old English origin, meaning 'little'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Obbie in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Obbie Most Popular?

The name Obbie reached peak popularity in 1920, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Obbie?

Approximately 108 people named Obbie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 296. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,056,457 Americans.

Is Obbie a rare name?

Obbie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,056,457 Americans has this name.

What does the name Obbie mean?

Obbie means "Old English origin, meaning 'little'" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Obbie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Obbie are male and 0% are female.

When was Obbie most popular?

Obbie peaked in 1920 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US108
All-Time Births296
1 in X1 in 3,056,457
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age85
Peak Year1920
World Rank#234,650
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.