Jobie

OriginHebrew

Meaning"persecuted"

GenderBoy & girl

US rank · boysUnranked

Below 5 births

US rank · girlsUnranked

Below 5 births

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.

Jobie for girls

Jobie is a gender-neutral name that's more commonly used for girls in contemporary usage. It may be derived from the biblical name Job, meaning 'persecuted' in Hebrew, though its modern usage typically carries none of these associations. Alternatively, it could be a diminutive form of names like Josephine or Joanna. Jobie has a friendly, approachable quality with its cheerful ending sound. The name has never been widely popular, maintaining a rare status that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet straightforward to pronounce and spell. With its compact two-syllable structure and pleasant sound, Jobie strikes a balance between uniqueness and accessibility. It has an informal, warm quality that's becoming increasingly appreciated.

Pronounced JO-bee.

As of October 2026, Jobie ranked #11403 in US births in 2019 SSA, peaked at #2325 in 1919.