Boy · #3,315 in 2026

Obe

Name: Popularity of the name Obe in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Obe, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,315

Peak Rank

#2,730 (1916)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1881

First Year

1948

Last Year

1916

Peak Year

#2730

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Obe

Obe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1881, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 9 Obes were born — ranking #2,730 that year. As of 2026, Obe ranks #3,315 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 73 Obes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Obe

Phonetically similar names — useful when Obe 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 Obe

What does the name Obe mean?

Obe is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1881. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Obe in 2026?

In 2026, Obe ranks #3,315 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Obe most popular?

Obe reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #2,730 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Obe a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Obe is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Obe?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Obe include Sebron, Moran, Esper. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Obe

Obe is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1881 and has accumulated 73 births in the dataset. Obe's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #2,730. Use the chart and map above to compare Obe'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.