gender neutral
Toby
God is good, the Lord is good
About Toby
Warmth radiates from this cheerful, unpretentious name that feels like sunshine on a spring morning. There's an inherent friendliness here, a name that suggests hugs, laughter, and genuine kindness. It's compact and complete, needing no abbreviation or formality—what you see is what you get, and what you get is utterly charming. The name has enjoyed quiet consistency across generations, never dominating popularity charts but never disappearing either. This steady presence speaks to its fundamental appeal: it's a name that works for the bookish child and the athletic one, the extrovert and the introvert alike. Parents often choose it when they want something classic that doesn't take itself too seriously, a name that prioritizes happiness and connection over prestige or power.
Popularity of the Name Toby
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | #989 | ||||
| 1934 | #859 | ||||
| 1935 | #833 | ||||
| 1936 | #806 | ||||
| 1937 | #755 | ||||
| 1938 | #858 | ||||
| 1939 | #706 | ||||
| 1940 | #693 | ||||
| 1941 | #643 | ||||
| 1942 | #561 | ||||
| 1943 | #591 | ||||
| 1944 | #494 | ||||
| 1945 | #539 | ||||
| 1946 | #572 | ||||
| 1947 | #554 | ||||
| 1948 | #574 | ||||
| 1949 | #548 | ||||
| 1950 | #556 | ||||
| 1951 | #580 | ||||
| 1952 | #504 | ||||
| 1953 | #529 | ||||
| 1954 | #535 | ||||
| 1955 | #533 | ||||
| 1956 | #489 | ||||
| 1957 | #494 | ||||
| 1958 | #454 | ||||
| 1959 | #464 | ||||
| 1960 | #409 | ||||
| 1961 | #468 | ||||
| 1962 | #422 | ||||
| 1963 | #408 | ||||
| 1964 | #417 | ||||
| 1965 | #350 | ||||
| 1966 | #405 | ||||
| 1967 | #363 | ||||
| 1968 | #323 | ||||
| 1969 | #272 | ||||
| 1970 | #242 | ||||
| 1971 | #229 | #342 | |||
| 1972 | #241 | ||||
| 1973 | #218 | ||||
| 1974 | #205 | #248 | |||
| 1975 | #190 | #249 | |||
| 1976 | #201 | #266 | |||
| 1977 | #209 | #202 | #372 | ||
| 1978 | #238 | #231 | |||
| 1979 | #298 | #180 | |||
| 1980 | #304 | #179 | |||
| 1981 | #377 | #210 | |||
| 1982 | #373 | #163 | |||
| 1983 | #416 | #208 | |||
| 1984 | #451 | #179 | |||
| 1985 | #484 | #165 | |||
| 1986 | #502 | #286 | |||
| 1987 | #524 | #140 | |||
| 1988 | #553 | #183 | |||
| 1989 | #606 | #226 | |||
| 1990 | #576 | #205 | |||
| 1991 | #636 | #155 | #983 | ||
| 1992 | #606 | #244 | #992 | ||
| 1993 | #617 | #246 | #913 | ||
| 1994 | #588 | #145 | #780 | ||
| 1995 | #576 | #197 | |||
| 1996 | #548 | #276 | #650 | ||
| 1997 | #557 | #85 | #152 | #379 | #648 |
| 1998 | #573 | #86 | #133 | #888 | |
| 1999 | #585 | #85 | #160 | #786 | |
| 2000 | #535 | #84 | #128 | ||
| 2001 | #532 | #71 | #105 | #407 | #779 |
| 2002 | #474 | #65 | #85 | #390 | #833 |
| 2003 | #433 | #58 | #79 | #335 | #933 |
| 2004 | #429 | #54 | #59 | #297 | #696 |
| 2005 | #474 | #53 | #71 | #301 | #681 |
| 2006 | #510 | #58 | #51 | #231 | #609 |
| 2007 | #559 | #58 | #48 | #225 | #539 |
| 2008 | #582 | #58 | #42 | #263 | #734 |
| 2009 | #633 | #59 | #43 | #385 | #825 |
| 2010 | #668 | #59 | #52 | #277 | #765 |
| 2011 | #776 | #56 | #55 | #243 | #501 |
| 2012 | #670 | #53 | #52 | #298 | #709 |
| 2013 | #548 | #48 | #46 | #256 | #559 |
| 2014 | #605 | #47 | #46 | #214 | #761 |
| 2015 | #682 | #47 | #49 | #273 | #644 |
| 2016 | #768 | #48 | #54 | #253 | #541 |
| 2017 | #806 | #51 | #59 | #249 | #592 |
| 2018 | #826 | #58 | #65 | #198 | #692 |
| 2019 | #951 | #63 | #69 | #201 | #811 |
| 2025 | #979 | #91 | #74 | #334 | |
| 2020 | #64 | #75 | #235 | #797 | |
| 2021 | #69 | #79 | #240 | #848 | |
| 2022 | #68 | #91 | #173 | ||
| 2023 | #79 | #65 | #232 | #881 | |
| 2024 | #90 | #102 | #277 | #954 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Toby
Names Similar to Toby
Nicknames for Toby
- Tobe
- Tobes
- Tobias
- Tobo
Famous People Named Toby
| Toby Maguire | American actor known for his role as Spider-Man |
| Toby Keith | Country music singer and songwriter |
| Toby Jones | British actor known for roles in various films and TV shows |
| Toby Alderweireld | Belgian professional footballer |
| Toby Stephens | British actor known for his work in theater and television |
| Toby Turner | American YouTuber and comedian |
| Toby Wallace | Australian actor featured in movies and TV series |
| Toby Emmerich | American film producer and studio executive |
| Toby Gad | German music producer and songwriter |
| Toby Young | British journalist and author |
| Toby Regbo | English actor known for his roles in period dramas |
| Toby Gerhart | American former professional football player |
| Toby Hall | Australian former professional rugby league player |
| Toby Greene | Australian rules football player |
| Toby Robson | New Zealand rugby journalist and writer |
| Toby Price | Australian off-road motorcycle racer |
| Toby Smith | British musician, member of Jamiroquai |
| Toby Anstis | British TV and radio presenter |
| Toby Rand | Australian rock singer |
| Toby Harrah | American former professional baseball player and coach |
Characters Named Toby
| Toby Flenderson | Character from the TV series "The Office" - US |
| Toby Cavanaugh | Character from the TV series "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Toby Domzalski | Character from the animated series "Trollhunters" |
| Toby Ziegler | Character from the TV series "The West Wing" |
| Toby Damon | Character from the TV series "This Is Us" |
| Toby Hamilton | Character from the movie "The Pacifier" |
| Toby Faroe | Character from the TV series "Hollyoaks" |
| Toby Ragg | Character from the musical "Sweeney Todd" |
| Toby the Tram Engine | Character from the "Thomas & Friends" books and TV series |
| Toby Determined | Character from the animated series "Gravity Falls" |
| Toby Nance | Character from the novel "The Wheel of Osheim" |
| Toby Jay Turner | Character from the book "The Ghost Road" |
| Toby the Devil | Character from the novel "The Tragedy of Tragedies" |
| Toby Tortoise | Character from the Disney animated short "The Tortoise and the Hare" |
| Toby "Radiation" Fox | A character from the game "Undertale" |
| Toby Mackenzie | Character from the movie "The Call of the Wild" |