Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Obeth

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

Current Rank

#12,153

Peak Rank

#9,599 (2011)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1994

First Year

2018

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#9599

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Obeth

Obeth first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1994, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 7 Obeths were born — ranking #9,599 that year. As of 2026, Obeth ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 48 Obeths have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Obeth

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

Oboth
Obese
Obi
Obie
Oby
Obia
Obeah
Obies
Obea
Obey
Oboe
Obeys

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Obeth

What does the name Obeth mean?

Obeth is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Obeth in 2026?

In 2026, Obeth ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Obeth most popular?

Obeth reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #9,599 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Obeth a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Obeth?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Obeth include Damaine, Abiola, Shaker. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Obeth

Obeth is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 48 births in the dataset. Obeth's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #9,599. Use the chart and map above to compare Obeth'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.