Boy · #2,416 in 2026

Job

Job is a major figure in the Bible. People with the same given name include:Patriarch Job of Alexandria, Greek Patriarch of Alexandria from 954 to 960 Job of Esztergom, Hungarian prelate and archbishop (1185–1204) Patriarch Job of Moscow, first Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia and a saint of the Orthodox Church Job of Pochayiv, Ukrainian Orthodox monk and Eastern Orthodox saint Job (Osacky)…

Current Rank
#2,416
Peak Rank
#841 (2004)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
-1%
1891
First Year
2026
Last Year
2004
Peak Year
#841
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
100
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Job

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Job is a major figure in the Bible. People with the same given name include:Patriarch Job of Alexandria, Greek Patriarch of Alexandria from 954 to 960 Job of Esztergom, Hungarian prelate and archbishop (1185–1204) Patriarch Job of Moscow, first Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia and a saint of the Orthodox Church Job of Pochayiv, Ukrainian Orthodox monk and Eastern Orthodox saint Job (Osacky)…

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The Story of Job

Job first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1891, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 89 Jobs were born — ranking #1,501 that year. As of 2026, Job ranks #2,416 for baby boys with 58 births, holding steady (-1%). In total, more than 3K Jobs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Job

Phonetically similar names — useful when Job is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Job

What does the name Job mean?
Job is a major figure in the Bible. People with the same given name include:Patriarch Job of Alexandria, Greek Patriarch of Alexandria from 954 to 960 Job of Esztergom, Hungarian prelate and archbishop (1185–1204) Patriarch Job of Moscow, first Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia and a saint of the Orthodox Church Job of Pochayiv, Ukrainian Orthodox monk and Eastern Orthodox saint Job (Osacky)…
How popular is Job in 2026?
In 2026, Job ranks #2,416 among boys' names in the U.S., with 58 babies given the name that year.
When was Job most popular?
Job reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #841 that year with 89 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Job most popular?
Job has historically been most popular in Maryland, Texas, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Job.
Is Job a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Job is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Job?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Job include Iverson, Kordell, Ayan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Job

Job is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1891 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Job's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #841. Use the chart and map above to compare Job's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.