NAME PROFILE
Tobin
Tobin is a diminutive form of the name Tobias, which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is good.' The name has a friendly and approachable quality, often associated with creativity and intelligence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 5,737 |
| Gender | Male (39% / 61%) |
| Peak year | 2014 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1955 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 34%TX — 23%MI — 17%OH — 13%WA — 13%
Notable People
Tobin Heath (Professional soccer player, US Women's National Team) · Tobin Bell (Actor, known for his role in the *Saw* series) · Tobin Arith (American author and playwright) · Tobin Sprout (Musician, member of the band Guided by Voices) · Tobin Fraley (American entrepreneur and tech innovator)
Similar Names
Compare Tobin
Get the full Name Scout experience on mobile
Swipe through names with your partner, run AI-powered name analysis, track tournaments, and sync favorites across devices. 33,000+ names with SSA data from 1910 to 2025.
App Store
Google Play