Toby
Toby: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛtΙΚbi/ Β· /ΛtoΚbi/
Meaning and origin of Toby
- A male given name from Hebrew.
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
The Middle English vernacular form of Tobias.
How popular is Toby?
Since 1880, 8,387 girls and 34,846 boys in the U.S. have been named Toby (19% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #526 in 1936. Its highest rank for boys was #190 in 1975. In 2025 it ranked #979 for boys, with 335 babies given the name.
Names similar to Toby
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Toby
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Toby FAQ
What does the name Toby mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. A female given name from Hebrew. The Middle English vernacular form of Tobias.
What is the origin of the name Toby?
Toby is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Toby?
Since 1880, 8,387 girls and 34,846 boys in the U.S. have been named Toby (19% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #526 in 1936. Its highest rank for boys was #190 in 1975. In 2025 it ranked #979 for boys, with 335 babies given the name.
Is Toby a boy or girl name?
Toby is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (8,387 girls and 34,846 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.