Boy · #12,084 in 2026

Tobby

Name: Popularity of the name Tobby in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Tobby, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,084

Peak Rank

#1,546 (1977)

Total Babies

394

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1956

First Year

2015

Last Year

1977

Peak Year

#1546

Peak Rank

394

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Tobby

Tobby first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1956, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 36 Tobbys were born — ranking #1,546 that year. As of 2026, Tobby ranks #12,084 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 394 Tobbys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Tobby

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tobby is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Tabi
Toby
Tubby
Tabby
Tobi
Tb
Tobey
Tabu
Tibby
Tobie
Tabo
Tibi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tobby

What does the name Tobby mean?

Tobby is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1956. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Tobby in 2026?

In 2026, Tobby ranks #12,084 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Tobby most popular?

Tobby reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #1,546 that year with 36 babies given the name.

Is Tobby a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Tobby is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Tobby?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tobby include Curry, Maxon, Donyell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tobby

Tobby is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 394 births in the dataset. Tobby's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #1,546. Use the chart and map above to compare Tobby's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.