How Many People Are Named Toby?

42,891

people in the United States are named Toby

1 in 7,810 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1204

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0128%

Of US population

Peak Year

1975

1,349 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: TO-bee
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Medieval form of TOBIAS. It was sometimes used as a feminine name in the 1930s and 40s due to the influence of American actress Toby Wing (1915-2001).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
19.3%
Male
80.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 45.1 years old

Young (<30) 13,147
30.7%
Adult (30–60) 19,655
45.8%
Senior (>60) 10,089
23.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1882 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 4,883
Texas 3,497
California 3,043
Ohio 1,778
Illinois 1,514
Pennsylvania 1,361
Louisiana 1,174
Indiana 1,170
Florida 1,056
North Carolina 1,044

💡 Fun Facts About "Toby"

  • 292 babies were named Toby in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1975
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1882
  • Most popular in New York

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