Tobin Boy

Popularity: #901 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TOH-bin //ˈtoʊbɪn//

Origin: Irish; Hebrew

Meaning: Irish: 'descendant of the poet'; Hebrew: 'goodness'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tobin is derived from the Hebrew name טוֹבִיָּה (Tobiyah), which means "God is good." This name transitioned into the Greek form Τοβίας (Tobias) and subsequently into Latin as Tobias, before being adapted into Old French as Tobin. The evolution into English occurred through the influence of these languages, particularly during the medieval period when biblical names gained prominence in English-speaking regions due to the spread of Christianity and the translation of religious texts.

Historically, the name Tobias appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Tobit, which is part of the Apocrypha. This text, dating back to the 3rd century BCE, tells the story of Tobit, a righteous Israelite of the tribe of Naphtali, and his son Tobias.

The narrative emphasizes themes of faith, divine providence, and moral integrity. The popularity of the name was further solidified with the translation of the Bible into English, notably in the King James Version published in 1611, which included the Book of Tobit in its Apocryphal section.

Culturally, the name Tobin has been associated with positive attributes such as goodness and divine favor, reflecting its etymological roots. The name has also been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutives like Toby being commonly used in English-speaking contexts.

The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its biblical connections and the universal themes of goodness and faith that resonate across cultures and eras.

Famous people named Tobin

In this section, you will find notable people named Tobin. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tobin who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Tobin Heath is a soccer player best known for winning the FIFA Women's World Cup and Olympic gold medals with the U.S. Women's National Team.

Tobin Bell is an actor best known for his role in the Saw film series, as well as in films like The Firm and The Last House on the Left.

Fictional characters named Tobin

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Tobin is a fictional character from the video game series The Last of Us. He is a member of the Fireflies, a revolutionary militia group fighting against the oppressive military regime.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Tobin, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Tobin. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tobin was first seen in the United States in 1941.

Tobin has ranked as high as #2482 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Michigan, Ohio, and Washington.

In the past 5 years the name Tobin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Tobin 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 Tobin 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 Tobin.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 37 37 0
2024 52 46 6
2023 57 51 6
2022 74 61 13
2021 97 79 18
2020 98 87 11
2019 91 79 12
2018 90 84 6
2017 96 84 12
2016 139 118 21
2015 144 130 14
2014 154 154 0
2013 163 163 0
2012 146 139 7
2011 135 135 0
2010 150 150 0
2009 113 113 0
2008 139 139 0
2007 148 148 0
2006 107 107 0
2005 110 110 0
2004 82 82 0
2003 107 98 9
2002 83 78 5
2001 68 68 0
2000 63 63 0
1999 46 46 0
1998 44 44 0
1997 73 73 0
1996 39 39 0
1995 33 33 0
1994 36 36 0
1993 40 40 0
1992 38 38 0
1991 45 45 0
1990 37 37 0
1989 57 57 0
1988 49 44 5
1987 49 44 5
1986 52 52 0
1985 38 38 0
1984 37 37 0
1983 46 46 0
1982 47 47 0
1981 43 43 0
1980 46 46 0
1979 64 64 0
1978 98 98 0
1977 107 107 0
1976 102 102 0
1975 132 127 5
1974 114 114 0
1973 124 118 6
1972 90 90 0
1971 132 132 0
1970 122 122 0
1969 113 113 0
1968 81 81 0
1967 58 58 0
1966 64 64 0
1965 44 44 0
1964 71 71 0
1963 57 57 0
1962 45 45 0
1961 51 51 0
1960 89 83 6
1959 55 55 0
1958 85 85 0
1957 39 39 0
1956 25 25 0
1955 21 21 0
1954 26 26 0
1953 12 12 0
1952 15 15 0
1951 18 18 0
1950 12 12 0
1949 6 6 0
1948 8 8 0
1944 5 5 0
1942 9 9 0
1941 5 5 0

Top States for Tobin (2024)

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
OH 5
50%
TX 5
50%