Toby
boy name#977 in 2025Toby entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #190 in 1975, ranks #977 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1882–2025
#977
rank today
#190
peak (1975)
234
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #940 |
| 1890s | #978 |
| 1900s | #1153 |
| 1910s | #1474 |
| 1920s | #1500 |
| 1930s | #941 |
| 1940s | #575 |
| 1950s | #514 |
| 1960s | #383 |
| 1970s | #227 |
| 1980s | #458 |
| 1990s | #586 |
| 2000s | #516 |
| 2010s | #729 |
| 2020s | #1117 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Toby has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 31,000 people named Toby are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Toby alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Toby in 2025?
- Toby ranks #977 among US boy names in 2025, with 234 babies given the name.
- When was the name Toby most popular?
- Toby peaked in 1975, reaching #190 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Toby with classmates?
- Toby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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