Tobi Unisex
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
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Sibling Suggestions
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)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1946 | 17 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1951 | 27 |
| 1952 | 24 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 29 |
| 1955 | 33 |
| 1956 | 47 |
| 1957 | 39 |
| 1958 | 34 |
| 1959 | 35 |
| 1960 | 36 |
| 1961 | 41 |
| 1962 | 40 |
| 1963 | 66 |
| 1964 | 44 |
| 1965 | 55 |
| 1966 | 55 |
| 1967 | 54 |
| 1968 | 65 |
| 1969 | 69 |
| 1970 | 92 |
| 1971 | 88 |
| 1972 | 108 |
| 1973 | 82 |
| 1974 | 136 |
| 1975 | 150 |
| 1976 | 109 |
| 1977 | 76 |
| 1978 | 65 |
| 1979 | 32 |
| 1980 | 39 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 40 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 17 |