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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Tobey — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Tobenna|Tobi
HebrewBoy↑↑ Surging

Tobey

TOH-bee · 2 syllables

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Boy
#8881
↑↑ Surging
#8881
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#6441 in 2022
5yr change
+3216 ranks
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8881 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Tobey

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #8881

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+3216 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
19 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Hebrew RootClassicModern SpellingBoy Name2-syllableContemporaryShortFriendlyApproachableEnglish-speaking
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Tobeys

determinedresilientresourcefulearnestcompassionate
STRONG
High confidence

Tobey is a Hebrew boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8881 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +3216 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8881 · very rare
Tobey at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew Tobiah meaning 'God is good.' Tobey is a modern English diminutive and spelling variation popularized in contemporary use.
Language root:Hebrew · English diminutive
Peak rank:#6441 in 2022
5yr change:+3216 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Tobey Maguire
Actor
Tobey Marshall
Fictional character (Need for Speed)
Similar Sound
Toby◈TobeTommyTory◈Rory◈Cody◈
Similar Style
Brady◈Casey◈Riley◈Avery◈Parker◈Jordan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Tobey
EmmaLiamSophieOwen◈Mia◈LucasAvaJackson
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Parker◈
English · #97
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Jordan◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Tobey · Overview
Summary

Tobey is a Hebrew boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8881 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Tobey scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 3216 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Modern character
Tobey carries a warm, playful quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Tobey is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
tobey.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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