Jobie
About Jobie
Jobie is a diminutive form of biblical names like Job or Joseph, carrying their Hebrew heritage. Job means 'persecuted' or 'returning to God,' while Joseph means 'God shall add.' As a standalone name, Jobie has a warm, friendly quality with its soft sounds and approachable '-ie' ending. Though never widely popular, it has historical usage particularly in the American South and rural communities. Jobie has an old-fashioned charm that fits with the revival of vintage nicknames as given names. The name conveys a down-to-earth, unpretentious character and folksy appeal. While relatively uncommon, it offers a distinctive alternative to more popular biblical derivatives.
Pronounced JO-bee.
As of October 2026, Jobie ranked #11403 in US births in 2019 SSA, peaked at #2325 in 1919.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
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 |
Jobie on lists
Famous Jobies
- Jobie Lee Dajka
Australian cyclist
- Jobie Hughes
American novelist who shares the pen name Pittacus Lore
- Jobie Nutarak
Canadian politician from Nunavut