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Tobi Unisex

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationTOH-bee / /ˈtoʊ.bi/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: God is good; English: short form of Tobias

Historical & Cultural Background

Tobi is often considered a feminine form of the name Tobias, which has Hebrew origins. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes chosen for its modern sound and positive meaning.

Trend Summary

The name Tobi has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a modest presence in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Tobey
  • Tobee

International Variants

  • Tobias (Greek)
  • Tobiah (Hebrew)

Famous people named Tobi

Fictional characters named Tobi

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tobi was first seen in the United States in 1934. Tobi has ranked as high as #928 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Ohio, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Tobi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Tobi (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19346
19378
19398
19407
19417
194212
19438
194414
194512
194617
194718
194816
194916
195020
195127
195224
195317
195429
195533
195647
195739
195834
195935
196036
196141
196240
196366
196444
196555
196655
196754
196865
196969
197092
197188
1972108
197382
1974136
1975150
1976109
197776
197865
197932
198039
198134
198227
198325
198430
198530
198626
198719
198820
198916
199024
199122
199218
199322
199425
199534
199628
199734
199832
199923
200027
200133
200240
200338
200427
200528
200617
200716
200817
200917
201015
201117
201215
201314
201410
201514
201616
201713
20189
201918
202018
202113
20229
202320
202417