Boy · #6,002 in 2026

Tobenna

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

Current Rank

#6,002

Peak Rank

#4,740 (2023)

Total Babies

287

5-Yr Trend

+29%

1999

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#4740

Peak Rank

287

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Tobenna

Tobenna first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 21 Tobennas were born — ranking #4,740 that year. As of 2026, Tobenna ranks #6,002 for baby boys with 15 births, rising sharply (+29% over the past five years). In total, more than 287 Tobennas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Tobenna

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

Tobin
Toban
Tobia
Taberna
Twopenny
Tuppenny
Shobana
Dibona
Tabun
Tuppeny
Tabinet
Tibia

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tobenna

What does the name Tobenna mean?

Tobenna is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Tobenna in 2026?

In 2026, Tobenna ranks #6,002 among boys' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Tobenna most popular?

Tobenna reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #4,740 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Tobenna most popular?

Tobenna has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tobenna.

Is Tobenna a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Tobenna?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tobenna include Zhen, Ezequias, Oshen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tobenna

Tobenna is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 287 births in the dataset. Tobenna's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #4,740. Use the chart and map above to compare Tobenna'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.