Obadiah Name Popularity and Statistics
Obadiah is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Obadiah?
Obadiah is spelled O-B-A-D-I-A-H. The name has 7 letters.
Obadiah Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,621
Recorded Births104
- Boys usage fell 208 places to #1,621 and recorded 27 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Obadiah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 104 | #1,621 |
| 2024 | Boys | 131 | #1,413 |
| 2023 | Boys | 113 | #1,547 |
| 2022 | Boys | 124 | #1,457 |
| 2021 | Boys | 99 | #1,667 |
| 2020 | Boys | 105 | #1,563 |
| 2019 | Boys | 96 | #1,670 |
| 2018 | Boys | 97 | #1,657 |
| 2017 | Boys | 97 | #1,630 |
| 2016 | Boys | 107 | #1,548 |
| 2015 | Boys | 93 | #1,677 |
| 2014 | Boys | 72 | #1,979 |
| 2013 | Boys | 69 | #1,989 |
| 2012 | Boys | 69 | #2,016 |
| 2011 | Boys | 54 | #2,346 |
| 2010 | Boys | 56 | #2,287 |
| 2009 | Boys | 53 | #2,401 |
| 2008 | Boys | 33 | #3,344 |
| 2007 | Boys | 37 | #3,090 |
| 2006 | Boys | 41 | #2,784 |
| 2005 | Boys | 36 | #2,902 |
| 2004 | Boys | 26 | #3,534 |
| 2003 | Boys | 30 | #3,119 |
| 2002 | Boys | 29 | #3,095 |
When Was Obadiah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
131 recorded births
National rank #1,413
2022 · Boys
124 recorded births
National rank #1,457
2023 · Boys
113 recorded births
National rank #1,547
2016 · Boys
107 recorded births
National rank #1,548
Where Obadiah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IN | #773 | 7 |
| OH | #855 | 9 |
| MI | #999 | 6 |
| PA | #1,231 | 5 |
| TX | #1,347 | 14 |
| GA | #1,350 | 5 |
| CA | #2,203 | 6 |