NAME PROFILE
Toby
Toby is a diminutive form of the name Tobias, which means 'God is good' in Hebrew. It conveys a sense of warmth and friendliness, often associated with cheerful and easygoing personalities.
Key Stats
| Total births | 43,233 |
| Gender | Male (70% / 30%) |
| Peak year | 1975 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 31%CA — 18%OH — 17%IL — 17%TX — 16%
Notable People
Toby Maguire (Actor, *Spider-Man* series) · Toby Jones (Actor, *The Hunger Games*) · Toby Keith (Country Music Singer) · Toby Turner (YouTuber) · Toby Flenderson (Character from *The Office*)
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