Joby
Joby: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Joby
- A diminutive of the male given name Joseph.
How popular is Joby?
Since 1880, 68 girls and 1,174 boys in the U.S. have been named Joby (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5331 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #1485 in 1972. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Joby FAQ
What does the name Joby mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Joseph.
How popular is the name Joby?
Since 1880, 68 girls and 1,174 boys in the U.S. have been named Joby (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5331 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #1485 in 1972. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Joby a boy or girl name?
Joby is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 68 girls and 1,174 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.