Job Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Job is a biblical name associated with faith and perseverance.
Meaning of the Name Job
Job is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. In the Book of Job in the Hebrew Bible, Job is a wealthy and righteous man who suffers immense hardship and loss. The name Job is associated with the themes of faith, patience, and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Popularity of the Name Job
The popularity for the name Job peaked in popularity in the year 2004 with 89 births, which ranked number 3,543 out of 29,512 unique names for that year. Job had the most male births in 2004 with 89, which ranked number 1,501 out of 13,227 male names. The number of births for the name Job has remained flat over the last ten years from 66 births to 67 births, an increase of 1.52%. Among males, Job has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 66 births to 67 births, an increase of 1.52%.
Nationwide Popularity of Job
- 20 Year Trend of Job: -12.99%
- 10 Year Trend of Job: 1.52%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Job: 1.52%
Popularity of Job by State
For males, Job was most popular in Southwestern states with 15 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 15 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Job. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 15 | 1303 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Job
- Total Births of Job: 67 (0.15%)
- Male Births of Job: 67 (0.15%)
Given the upward trend of Job over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.15% increase in total births, for a total of 67 births in 2024. Male births for Job have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 67 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.15%.