Tobias
boy name#283 in 2025Tobias entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #246 in 2016, ranks #283 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#283
rank today
#246
peak (2016)
1,201
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #738 |
| 1890s | #961 |
| 1900s | #1096 |
| 1910s | #1692 |
| 1920s | #2161 |
| 1930s | #2465 |
| 1940s | #1868 |
| 1950s | #1616 |
| 1960s | #1018 |
| 1970s | #580 |
| 1980s | #671 |
| 1990s | #709 |
| 2000s | #514 |
| 2010s | #384 |
| 2020s | #276 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tobias has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida.
Living bearers
About 28,000 people named Tobias are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tobias is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tobias in 2025?
- Tobias ranks #283 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,201 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tobias most popular?
- Tobias peaked in 2016, reaching #246 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tobias with classmates?
- Tobias will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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