Jobyna
About Jobyna
Jobyna is a distinctive feminine name that gained limited recognition in the early 20th century, primarily due to American silent film actress Jobyna Ralston. The name appears to be a creative variation of the biblical name Job, with a feminine ending. Unlike many biblical derivative names, Jobyna remains extremely rare, giving it a unique quality. The name carries an artistic, vintage Hollywood association due to Ralston's career in the 1920s. With its unusual combination of sounds and spelling, Jobyna offers a dramatic quality that stands apart from more common names. Though never achieving widespread popularity, the name occasionally appears as parents seek distinctive vintage names with cultural connections. The unusual 'y' spelling gives the name a stylistic flair that distinguishes it from more traditional naming patterns.
Pronounced JO-bi-nuh.
As of October 2026, Jobyna ranked #8416 in US births in 1975 SSA, peaked at #3191 in 1930.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Jobyna on lists
Famous Jobynas
- Jobyna Ralston
1920s movie actress, best known for being Harold Lloyd's leading lady in several of his films.
- Jobyna Howland
Screen and stage actress of the 20's & 30's