Is Tobi a boy's or girl's name?

Tobi is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 600 recorded births.

When was Tobi most popular?

Tobi reached its peak popularity in 1975 with 150 births that year. It is currently ranked #6879 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Tobi?

Tobi is currently ranked #6879 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,923 babies since 1934.

Tobi

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysHebrewDeclining Also a pet name

#6879▼ 743in 2024

Meaning & Origin

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Tobi is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a short form of Tobias, meaning 'God is good' — from tov (good) and Yah (God). Tobias appears in the Book of Tobit in the deuterocanonical tradition, a story of angelic guidance and miraculous healing. It is also a variant of the Japanese name Tobi, meaning 'flying.'

Tobi has the friendly, warm energy of nickname-names that have stepped out on their own — like Benny, Arlo, and Theo. It carries biblical warmth in a form that is impossible not to smile at.

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Popularity Over Time

Tobi was #4938 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6879, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tobi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	77	#7841	▼
2010s	141	#8600	▼
2000s	260	#5630	—
1990s	262	#4255	—
1980s	266	#3579	▼
1970s	938	#1367	▲
1960s	525	#1606	▲
1950s	305	#1995	▲
1940s	127	#2961	▲
1930s	22	#3686	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(88 years, 1934–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tobi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	17	#6879	-3 (-15.0%)
2023	20	#6136	+11 (122.2%)
2022	9	#11164	-4 (-30.8%)
2021	13	#8415	-5 (-27.8%)
2020	18	#6611	0
2019	18	#6677	+9 (100.0%)
2018	9	#11356	-4 (-30.8%)
2017	13	#8736	-3 (-18.8%)
2016	16	#7569	+2 (14.3%)
2015	14	#8401	+4 (40.0%)
2014	10	#10891	-4 (-28.6%)
2013	14	#8532	-1 (-6.7%)
2012	15	#8186	-2 (-11.8%)
2011	17	#7404	+2 (13.3%)
2010	15	#8249	-2 (-11.8%)
2009	17	#7657	0
2008	17	#7722	+1 (6.3%)
2007	16	#8068	-1 (-5.9%)
2006	17	#7458	-11 (-39.3%)
2005	28	#4820	+1 (3.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Tobi as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Tobi has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 600 births since 1966.

#4168

Current rank

600

Total births

2023

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Tobi be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Tobi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #6879. As a boy's name, it ranks #4168.

Tobi has two lives

Tobi, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1934–2024) · Methodology