Toby: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
God is good, a cheerful and lighthearted soul.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1142
- Peak
- #190 in 1975
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Toby Means
Toby is a unisex name of English origin. God is good, a cheerful and lighthearted soul.
How Popular Toby Is
Toby currently ranks #1142 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #190 in 1975. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Toby
- Toby peaked at #190 in the U.S. in 1975.
- Toby is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Toby is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Toby
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Toby
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Toby.
Questions About Toby
What does Toby mean?
Toby is a unisex name of English origin. God is good, a cheerful and lighthearted soul.
How popular is Toby?
Toby currently ranks #1142 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #190 in 1975. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Toby come from?
Toby comes from English roots. Toby peaked at #190 in the U.S. in 1975.
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