Obi Name Popularity and Statistics
Obi 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 Obi?
Obi is spelled O-B-I. The name has 3 letters.
Obi Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,757
Recorded Births29
- Boys usage rose 36 places to #3,757 and recorded the same number of 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.
Obi Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 29 | #3,757 |
| 2024 | Boys | 29 | #3,793 |
| 2023 | Boys | 37 | #3,228 |
| 2022 | Boys | 37 | #3,216 |
| 2021 | Boys | 35 | #3,297 |
| 2020 | Boys | 14 | #5,980 |
| 2019 | Boys | 15 | #5,813 |
| 2018 | Boys | 12 | #6,703 |
| 2017 | Boys | 10 | #7,546 |
| 2016 | Boys | 7 | #9,664 |
| 2015 | Boys | 10 | #7,491 |
| 2014 | Boys | 12 | #6,632 |
| 2013 | Boys | 11 | #7,026 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2010 | Boys | 8 | #8,803 |
| 2009 | Boys | 14 | #6,095 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2007 | Boys | 7 | #9,788 |
When Was Obi 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.
2023 · Boys
37 recorded births
National rank #3,228
2022 · Boys
37 recorded births
National rank #3,216
2021 · Boys
35 recorded births
National rank #3,297
2025 · Boys
29 recorded births
National rank #3,757
Where Obi 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,471 | 5 |