Total births
619
Boys' name · since 1895
Obert
619 babies named Obert in U.S. Social Security records since 1895, with the highest year being 1921. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 619
- total births
- 1895–1988
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Obert is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 619 have been recorded since 1895.
Social Security Administration records show Obert recorded 619 times among boys since 1895, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1895 to 1988.
- 619 total births
- 1895–1988 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
619 boys have been named Obert since 1895, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1988.
- 619
- total births
- 1895–1988
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Obert was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
25 babies were named Obert in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Obert's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Obert's SSA record in two at 1940 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1895, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Obert at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1895
Obert popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1895–1988
- Peak year (1921)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 94 years of records
Obert by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Obert's strongest decade.
181 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Obert births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 10
1890s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
138 births
- 1920s
1920s
181 births
- 1930s 61
1930s
61 births
- 1940s 57
1940s
57 births
- 1950s 14
1950s
14 births
- 1960s 29
1960s
29 births
- 1970s 51
1970s
51 births
- 1980s
1980s
78 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 181 births (29% of all-time use).
How Obert compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Obert's total volume
Obert vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Obert by state
Where Obert concentrates geographically, total births since 1895
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 39 | 6.3% |
| #2 | North Dakota | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 6 | 1.0% |
Minnesota share of Obert's total US births 6.3%
Even split
39 of 619 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Obert? ▼
Obert has been given to 619 babies in the U.S. since 1895, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1988. 25 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Obert most popular? ▼
Obert was most popular in the 1920s decade with 181 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Obert most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Obert are Minnesota (39 births), North Dakota (11 births), Wisconsin (6 births).
How long has the name Obert been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Obert since 1895 -- 94 years through the most recent 1988 data.
What names are similar to Obert? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Obed, Oberon, Obediah, Oberyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Obert's data
- Obert's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (181 total births) through the 1980s (78) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Oberts (39 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Obert
Nearby Names Like Obert
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Obert
Obed Boy
#1939 4,135 births
Oberon Boy
#3776 283 births
Obediah Boy
#11008 226 births
Oberyn Boy
#10669 119 births
Obe Boy
73 births
Compare Obert side by side: Obert vs Obed Obert vs Oberon Obert vs Obediah
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1895–1988 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Obert: Baby Name Since 1895 - 619 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/obert. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Obert draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.