The first name Obie

In 2025, 27 boys were named Obie, making it the 1,093rd most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2022, with 45 births (#731).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Obie with other names.

In 2025, 10 boys born in the United States were named Obie, the 8,065th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1924, when 88 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

What does the name Obie mean?

Altered spelling of French Aubé.

How popular is the name Obie?

In 2025, 27 boys born in England and Wales were named Obie, ranking 1,093rd. Its peak was 2022, with 45 births.

Is Obie a boy's or a girl's name?

Both. Of the 4,436 US babies named Obie since 1880, 6% were girls and 94% boys.

When was Obie most popular?

1924 in the United States, when 88 babies were named Obie, its highest rank at 702nd.