How Many People Are Named Tobias?
people in the United States are named Tobias
1 in 11,924 people has this name
Popularity Rank
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
1,523 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Greek form of TOBIAH. This is the name of the hero of the apocryphal Book of Tobit, which appears in many English versions of the Old Testament. It relates how Tobit's son Tobias, with the help of the angel Raphael, is able to drive away a demon who has plagued Sarah, who subsequently becomes his wife. This story was popular in the Middle Ages, and the name came into occasional use in parts of Europe at that time. In England it became common after the Protestant Reformation.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 19.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Tobias"
- 1,210 babies were named Tobias in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2016
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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