Will my child share the name Jobe with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Jobe per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jobe in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jobe becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jobe is rising: up 2,168 places since 2020, to #2,440 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #976 in 1996.

Is Jobe a good choice for a distinctive name?

Jobe is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Jobe?

Notable people named Jobe include: Ousman Jobe, JoBe Cerny and Sal Jobe.

Is Jobe a popular baby name in the United States?

Jobe does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Jobe is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Jobe in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Jobe

Jobe is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 629 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #976 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Jobe is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jobe in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Jobe

Ousman Jobe — Ousman Jobe is a Gambian swimmer.
JoBe Cerny — JoBe Cerny, sometimes credited as Jo Be Cerny, is an American actor.
Sal Jobe — Sal Jobe is a British sports agent, boxing manager and actor.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.