How Many People Are Named Obi?
Complete statistics for the name Obi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Obi means 'servant' in Igbo, adding a layer of humility to its essence. Only 268 people named Obi live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,231,722 Americans. The name peaked in 2022 with 37 births, showing its rising popularity among younger parents.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 270 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Obi Through the Generations
Obi, a name rooted in Igbo culture, has seen a surge in usage in recent years, particularly among younger generations. With only 270 total births recorded since its introduction, Obi remains a very rare name in the United States. As of now, the majority of those named Obi are under 30, indicating a strong preference for the name among new parents. This trend suggests that Obi will continue to grow in popularity as these young individuals become parents themselves.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Obi
Obi is a very common given name and surname of Igbo origin. Igbo being a tonal language, Obi can, depending on its pronunciation, either mean “heart”, “chest”, “desire”, “mind” (Óbì); or describe the central part of the homestead (Òbí) where guests were traditionally received.…
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Other names sharing Obi's Igbo roots
📄 About the Name Obi
How Many People Have the Name Obi?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,895 people in the United States currently share the name Obi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 174,907 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Obi a Common or Rare Name?
Obi 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 Obi Mean?
Obi means "servant" and comes from Igbo origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Obi in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Obi Most Popular?
The name Obi reached peak popularity in 2022, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Obi?
Approximately 1,895 people named Obi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,895. That works out to roughly 1 in 174,907 Americans.
Is Obi a rare name?
Obi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 174,907 Americans has this name.
What does the name Obi mean?
Obi means "servant" and comes from Igbo origins.
Is Obi more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Obi are male and 0% are female.
When was Obi most popular?
Obi peaked in 2022 with 37 births that year. Current trend: 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.