Tobie Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TOH-bee //ˈtoʊ.bi//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God is good; English: a diminutive of Tobias
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tobie is derived from the Hebrew name טוֹבִיָּה (Toviyah), which means "God is good." This name is composed of two elements: "tov," meaning "good," and "Yah," a shortened form of the divine name Yahweh. The name transitioned into Greek as Τοβίας (Tobias) and later into Latin as Tobias, before being adapted into Old French as Tobie.
The English form emerged from these earlier adaptations, particularly during the Middle Ages when biblical names gained prominence in Christian contexts. Historically, the name Tobie is associated with the biblical figure Tobias, who appears in the Book of Tobit, a text included in the Apocrypha.
This book, which dates back to the 3rd or 2nd century BCE, tells the story of Tobias's journey to retrieve his father's money and his subsequent marriage to Sarah. The narrative emphasizes themes of faith, divine providence, and familial loyalty, contributing to the name's significance in Judeo-Christian traditions.
The Book of Tobit was translated into Greek and later included in the Latin Vulgate, further solidifying the name's use in Christian communities. Culturally, the name Tobie carries connotations of goodness and divine favor, reflecting its etymological roots.
It has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often associated with virtues and moral integrity. The feminine form Tobie may also be seen as a diminutive or derivative of the more common Tobias, which has been used historically for both males and females.
The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its strong biblical connections and the positive attributes associated with its meaning.
Famous people named Tobie
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Tobie Donovan is a YouTuber best known for his vlogs and lifestyle content.
Tobie Puttock is a chef best known for his work on MasterChef Australia and his cookbooks.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tobie was first seen in the United States in 1886.
Tobie has ranked as high as #1904 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Louisiana, and Missouri.
In the past 5 years the name Tobie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tobie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tobie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tobie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| 2016 | 20 | 14 | 6 |
| 2015 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 2013 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| 2012 | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| 2011 | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| 2010 | 22 | 9 | 13 |
| 2009 | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| 2008 | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| 2007 | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| 2006 | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| 2005 | 28 | 12 | 16 |
| 2004 | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| 2003 | 26 | 17 | 9 |
| 2002 | 31 | 20 | 11 |
| 2001 | 22 | 13 | 9 |
| 2000 | 20 | 7 | 13 |
| 1999 | 27 | 10 | 17 |
| 1998 | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| 1997 | 23 | 15 | 8 |
| 1996 | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| 1995 | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| 1994 | 27 | 16 | 11 |
| 1993 | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| 1992 | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| 1991 | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| 1990 | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| 1989 | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| 1988 | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| 1987 | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| 1986 | 20 | 6 | 14 |
| 1985 | 27 | 8 | 19 |
| 1984 | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| 1983 | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| 1982 | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| 1981 | 31 | 17 | 14 |
| 1980 | 27 | 9 | 18 |
| 1979 | 33 | 13 | 20 |
| 1978 | 51 | 22 | 29 |
| 1977 | 46 | 16 | 30 |
| 1976 | 69 | 23 | 46 |
| 1975 | 102 | 22 | 80 |
| 1974 | 90 | 19 | 71 |
| 1973 | 100 | 27 | 73 |
| 1972 | 54 | 13 | 41 |
| 1971 | 52 | 16 | 36 |
| 1970 | 56 | 17 | 39 |
| 1969 | 40 | 11 | 29 |
| 1968 | 34 | 10 | 24 |
| 1967 | 24 | 7 | 17 |
| 1966 | 21 | 6 | 15 |
| 1965 | 32 | 11 | 21 |
| 1964 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1963 | 34 | 5 | 29 |
| 1962 | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| 1961 | 35 | 7 | 28 |
| 1960 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1959 | 26 | 8 | 18 |
| 1958 | 32 | 9 | 23 |
| 1957 | 24 | 6 | 18 |
| 1956 | 23 | 5 | 18 |
| 1955 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1954 | 20 | 7 | 13 |
| 1953 | 20 | 7 | 13 |
| 1952 | 21 | 7 | 14 |
| 1951 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1950 | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| 1949 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1948 | 18 | 6 | 12 |
| 1947 | 19 | 5 | 14 |
| 1946 | 17 | 5 | 12 |
| 1945 | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| 1944 | 23 | 11 | 12 |
| 1943 | 21 | 7 | 14 |
| 1942 | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| 1941 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1940 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1939 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1938 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1936 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1932 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1930 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1929 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1927 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1923 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1920 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1919 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1918 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 1917 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| 1916 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1915 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1914 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1912 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1908 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1907 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1904 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1886 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Tobie (1993)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |