Job
From Latin Iob, from Ancient Greek Ἰώβ (Iṓb), from Biblical Hebrew אִיּוֹב (ʾiyyōḇ), related to אָיַב (ʾāyaḇ, “to be an enemy”) and אוֹיֵב (ʾōyēḇ, “enemy”).
Every Job since 1891 — 3,399 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Job
Job is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,659 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1891, 3,399 American babies have been named Job. Its peak came in 2004, when 89 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Job stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Job year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | #2,659 |
| 2024 | 61 | #2,327 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2,974 |
| 2022 | 67 | #2,178 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,358 |
| 2020 | 52 | #2,484 |
| 2019 | 59 | #2,322 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2,246 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,258 |
| 2016 | 81 | #1,852 |
| 2015 | 87 | #1,759 |
| 2014 | 82 | #1,821 |
| 2013 | 71 | #1,949 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,081 |
| 2011 | 72 | #1,938 |
| 2010 | 65 | #2,082 |
| 2009 | 61 | #2,194 |
| 2008 | 71 | #1,994 |
| 2007 | 72 | #1,964 |
| 2006 | 77 | #1,799 |
| 2005 | 77 | #1,732 |
| 2004 | 89 | #1,510 |
| 2003 | 82 | #1,557 |
| 2002 | 77 | #1,592 |
| 2001 | 66 | #1,737 |
| 2000 | 87 | #1,424 |
| 1995 | 60 | #1,571 |
| 1990 | 47 | #1,715 |
| 1985 | 30 | #1,943 |
| 1980 | 32 | #1,786 |
| 1975 | 34 | #1,547 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,663 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,687 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,768 |
| 1955 | 12 | #2,365 |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,899 |
| 1945 | 5 | #3,543 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,527 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,271 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,352 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,623 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Job
- Job Religious figure · b. -2300
- Job Cohen Politician · b. 1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Job mean?
From Latin Iob, from Ancient Greek Ἰώβ (Iṓb), from Biblical Hebrew אִיּוֹב (ʾiyyōḇ), related to אָיַב (ʾāyaḇ, “to be an enemy”) and אוֹיֵב (ʾōyēḇ, “enemy”).
How popular is the name Job in 2025?
Job ranked #2,659 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Job?
3,399 babies have been named Job in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Job most popular?
Job peaked in 2004, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Job a boy or girl name?
Job is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Job rising or falling?
Job is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Job?
Well-known people named Job include Job (religious figure), Job Cohen (politician).