Tobey
girl nameTobey entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1756 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#1756
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3803 |
| 1920s | #4330 |
| 1930s | #3913 |
| 1940s | #3443 |
| 1950s | #3757 |
| 1960s | #3479 |
| 1970s | #2963 |
| 1980s | #8370 |
| 1990s | #12075 |
| 2000s | #16462 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Tobey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tobey alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tobey in 2025?
- Tobey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tobey most popular?
- Tobey peaked in 1975, reaching #1756 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tobey with classmates?
- Tobey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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