Tobe Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTOHB / toʊbHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'God is good'; English: diminutive of Tobias
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tobe is derived from the Hebrew name Tobias, which means 'God is good'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. Tobe can also be seen as a modern diminutive form, reflecting a trend towards shorter, more casual names.
Trend Summary
Tobe is a less common name in the U.S., with limited popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Toby
International Variants
- Tobias (Greek)
- Tobías (Spanish)
- Tobiasz (Polish)
Famous people named Tobe
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tobe was first seen in the United States in 1880. Tobe has ranked as high as #820 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Georgia, Alabama, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Tobe has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tobe (1923)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 15 |
| 1881 | 16 |
| 1882 | 17 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1888 | 16 |
| 1889 | 11 |
| 1890 | 11 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 12 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 11 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 16 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1919 | 19 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 15 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1949 | 11 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |