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Obie

Obie: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Meaning and origin of Obie

  • A diminutive of the male given name Obadiah.

How popular is Obie?

10U.S. babies in 2025
#468peak rank (1899)
4,436babies since 1880

Since 1880, 271 girls and 4,165 boys in the U.S. have been named Obie (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1391 in 1905. Its highest rank for boys was #468 in 1899. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Names that peaked around the same time as Obie and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.

Obie FAQ

What does the name Obie mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Obadiah.

How popular is the name Obie?

Since 1880, 271 girls and 4,165 boys in the U.S. have been named Obie (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1391 in 1905. Its highest rank for boys was #468 in 1899. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Obie a boy or girl name?

Obie is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 271 girls and 4,165 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.