Joby
boy nameJoby entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #1473 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1939–2025
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rank today
#1473
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3480 |
| 1940s | #2949 |
| 1950s | #3116 |
| 1960s | #2151 |
| 1970s | #1756 |
| 1980s | #2927 |
| 1990s | #3737 |
| 2000s | #5824 |
| 2010s | #7204 |
| 2020s | #9024 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Joby are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Joby alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Joby in 2025?
- Joby is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Joby most popular?
- Joby peaked in 1972, reaching #1473 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Joby with classmates?
- Joby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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