Obie

Obie is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 18 boys in the United States.

Obie at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Obie

Obie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Obie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #468 in 1899, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 4,155 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Obie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#468 in 1899
Peak year
1924
Babies named Obie in 2024
18
Total since 1880
4,155

Obie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#731 in 2022
Babies named Obie in 2025
27
Total since 1996
388

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Obie mean?

The meaning of Obie is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Obie a boy or girl name?

Obie is a boy name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Obie?

Obie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Obie?

Obie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #468 in 1899, and 18 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].