Obed Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Obed originates from Hebrew, meaning 'servant'. It has evolved through Hebrew and Latin to its current English form. Obed is associated with loyalty and service, holding biblical relevance as the ancestor of King David. While not common today, it is appreciated for its historical and cultural significance.
The name Obed is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Obed has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Obed' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2169th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2847th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2802nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2343rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1710th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1445th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1881st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Obed' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Obed"
Pronunciation
/ˈoʊ.bɛd/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Obed is derived from the Hebrew word 'עובד' (Oved), which means 'servant' or 'to serve'.
Meaning
servant
Language Evolution
Hebrew: Oved, Latin: Obed, English: Obed
Biblical Background
Obed is a biblical name, as he was the son of Boaz and Ruth, and the grandfather of King David.
Historical Usage
The name Obed has been used since biblical times, particularly in Jewish communities, and has seen periodic popularity in Christian contexts due to its biblical roots.
Variants & Derivatives
Obediah, Obed-edom
Modern Popularity & Image
Obed is not widely used in modern times but is recognized for its biblical significance and often viewed positively due to its association with servitude and loyalty.
Famous People
Obed-edom, a biblical figure known for housing the Ark of the Covenant, Obed, a character in various biblical narratives
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Obed"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Obed"
"Obed" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2169th of 7545 | 223 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2847th of 6773 | 130 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2802nd of 7552 | 164 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2343rd of 10718 | 267 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1710th of 16616 | 703 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1445th of 24088 | 1,583 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1881st of 23106 | 982 |
Regional Popularity of "Obed" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
57.49% 1397th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
52.74% 1837th/3483 |
42.69% 1502nd/3518 |
57.34% 2319th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
57.42% 2116th/3685 |
38.66% 1730th/4475 |
25.57% 1328th/5194 |
18.58% 1174th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
56.22% 2576th/4582 |
49.75% 2569th/5164 |
17.71% 1295th/7313 |
13.39% 999th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
55.38% 2485th/4487 |
22.50% 1535th/6822 |
26.32% 1652nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Obed" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Obed"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Obed" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.