Total births
874
Boys' name · since 1977
Obinna
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 874 babies named Obinna, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8508
- among boys today
- 874
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Obinna currently ranks #8508 among boys' names in America, with 874 babies recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Obinna recorded 874 times among boys since 1977, holding rank #8508 nationally today, ahead of 40% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #8508 among boys today
- 874 born since 1977
- 2000s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Obinna is currently the #8508 boys' name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 874 born since 1977, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8508
- among boys today
- 874
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Obinna vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8508
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Obinna was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
32 babies were named Obinna in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Obinna compares
874 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Obinna's all-time total is 138% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Obinna | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 874 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Obinna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Obinna's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Obinna at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#8,508
Active since
1977
Obinna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Obinna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Obinna's strongest decade.
237 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Obinna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
- 1980s
1980s
138 births
- 1990s
1990s
215 births
- 2000s
2000s
237 births
- 2010s
2010s
165 births
- 2020s 91
2020s
91 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 237 births (27% of all-time use).
How Obinna 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 Obinna's total volume
Obinna vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Obinna by state
Where Obinna concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 71 | 8.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 18 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Maryland | | 12 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #5 | California | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | District of Columbia | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Obinna's total US births 8.1%
Even split
71 of 874 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Obinna? ▼
Obinna has been given to 874 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #8508 as of the latest data. 32 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Obinna most popular? ▼
Obinna was most popular in the 2000s decade with 237 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Obinna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Obinna are Texas (71 births), New York (18 births), Maryland (12 births).
How long has the name Obinna been used? ▼
Obinna has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 49 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Obinna? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Obie, Obi, Obidiah, Obiora, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Obinna's data
- Obinna's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (237 total births) through the 2020s (91) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Obinnas (71 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Obinna
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Obinna
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Obidiah Boy
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Obiora Boy
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Obichukwu Boy
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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, 1977–2025 (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. "Obinna: #8508 Boys' Name - 874 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/obinna. 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 Obinna 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.