Jobe
Every Jobe since 1882 — 1,325 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jobe
Jobe is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,988 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 1,325 American babies have been named Jobe. Its peak came in 2003, when 41 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 Jobe stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jobe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #5,988 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,031 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,064 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,621 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,335 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,938 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,587 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,831 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,663 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,857 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,620 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,733 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,244 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3,584 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,650 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,948 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,359 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,321 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,182 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2,905 |
| 2005 | 36 | #2,928 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,324 |
| 2003 | 41 | #2,529 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,724 |
| 2001 | 30 | #3,024 |
| 2000 | 29 | #3,032 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,968 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,172 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,425 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,723 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,825 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,074 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,712 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,319 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #3,176 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #3,702 |
| 1935 | 5 | #3,918 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,278 |
| 1925 | 6 | #3,957 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,677 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jobe in 2025?
Jobe ranked #5,988 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jobe?
1,325 babies have been named Jobe in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jobe most popular?
Jobe peaked in 2003, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Jobe a boy or girl name?
Jobe is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jobe rising or falling?
Jobe is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.