Job
Boy nameJob has been given to 3,399 babies in the U.S. since 1891. It peaked in 2004.
Meaning & origin /d͡ʒəʊb/
From Latin Iob, from Ancient Greek Ἰώβ (Iṓb), from Biblical Hebrew אִיּוֹב (ʾiyyōḇ), related to אָיַב (ʾāyaḇ, “to be an enemy”) and אוֹיֵב (ʾōyēḇ, “enemy”).
Origin: Hebrew
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,399
Peak year
2004 (89 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1891
10-year trend
▼ -44%
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Job — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Job.
FAQ
How popular is the name Job?
Job has been given to 3,399 babies in the U.S. since 1891. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Job peak?
Job peaked in 2004, when 89 babies were given the name.
Is Job a girl or boy name?
Job is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Job are boys).
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