Obie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Obie has its roots in Hebrew, stemming from Obadiah, which means 'servant of God'. It evolved from Obadiah to the modern form Obie. The name is characterized by its friendly and approachable nature. It is linked to biblical references through Obadiah. Obie has gained popularity since the early 20th century and is associated with notable figures in various fields.
The name Obie is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Obie has been stalled for male in MidWest, 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 South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Obie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 725th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 861st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1196th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1819th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4415th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6096th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6159th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2747th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4676th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10657th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Obie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Obie"
Pronunciation
/ˈoʊbi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Obie is derived from the Hebrew name 'Obadiah', which means 'servant of God'.
Meaning
Servant of God
Language Evolution
Obadiah, Obie
Biblical Background
Obie is a diminutive of Obadiah, a name found in the Hebrew Bible.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the early 20th century as a standalone name and has been used in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Obadiah, Obie, Oby
Modern Popularity & Image
Obie is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Obie Trice, an American rapper, Obie Wright, an American football player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Obie"
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 "Obie"
"Obie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 725th of 7545 | 1,264 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 861st of 6773 | 992 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1196th of 7552 | 763 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1819th of 10718 | 394 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4415th of 16616 | 174 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6096th of 24088 | 194 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6159th of 23106 | 167 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2747th of 9107 | 190 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4676th of 9204 | 65 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10657th of 12526 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Obie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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21.01% 497th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
26.99% 635th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
- |
34.74% 991st/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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45.17% 1589th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
54.75% 4004th/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
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Regional Popularity of "Obie" 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 "Obie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Obie" 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.