Boy · #5,464 in 2026

Tobian

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

Tobian is the language of Tobi, one of the Southwest Islands of Palau, and the main island of Hatohobei state. Tobian is a Micronesian language spoken by approximately 150 people, about 22 are native speakers. The speakers are located in either the island of Tobi or in Echang, a hamlet of Koror, the former capital of Palau.

Current Rank

#5,464

Peak Rank

#4,056 (1973)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

1975

Last Year

1973

Peak Year

#4056

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tobian

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Tobian

Tobian first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1973, when 7 Tobians were born — ranking #4,056 that year. As of 2026, Tobian ranks #5,464 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Tobians have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Tobian

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

Tubman
Debian
Tubmen
Tibia
Tpn
Toboggan
Terbium
Tobogan
Tbone
Tobia
Tabun
Toban

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tobian

What does the name Tobian mean?

How popular is Tobian in 2026?

In 2026, Tobian ranks #5,464 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Tobian most popular?

Tobian reached its peak popularity in 1973, ranking #4,056 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Tobian a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Tobian?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tobian include Oman, Wydell, Toronto. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tobian

Tobian is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Tobian's peak popularity came in 1973 when it ranked #4,056. Use the chart and map above to compare Tobian'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.