gender neutral
Toby
God is good
About Toby
Breaking traditional gender associations, this name brings a playful, spirited energy when chosen for a daughter. The bright, upbeat sound suggests friendliness and approachability, qualities that serve children well throughout their lives. Toby feels comfortable and lived-in, like a favorite sweater, yet maintains enough distinction to help your daughter stand out. Parents choosing this path often value flexibility and reject rigid categorizations, seeing naming as an opportunity to challenge conventions. The name works across generations and cultures, easily pronounced and remembered. Its informal feel doesn't diminish its legitimacy in professional settings, where many appreciate names that feel genuine and unpretentious. This choice celebrates the evolving nature of identity and the freedom to define oneself beyond traditional expectations.
Popularity of the Name Toby
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1921 | #968 |
| 1924 | #998 |
| 1933 | #893 |
| 1934 | #669 |
| 1935 | #691 |
| 1936 | #526 |
| 1937 | #628 |
| 1938 | #547 |
| 1939 | #536 |
| 1940 | #578 |
| 1941 | #544 |
| 1942 | #596 |
| 1943 | #597 |
| 1944 | #694 |
| 1945 | #633 |
| 1946 | #766 |
| 1947 | #766 |
| 1948 | #798 |
| 1949 | #805 |
| 1950 | #840 |
| 1951 | #861 |
| 1952 | #891 |
| 1956 | #974 |
| 1975 | #848 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Toby
Names Similar to Toby
Nicknames for Toby
- Tobe
- Tobes
- TB
- Tobi
- Tobs
Famous People Named Toby
| Toby Keith | American country singer |
| Toby Stephens | English actress |
| Toby Jones | English actress |
| Toby Regbo | English actress |
| Toby Wing | American actress |
| Toby Kebbell | English actress |
| Toby Wallace | Australian actress |
| Toby Sebastian | Spanish actress |
| Toby Hemingway | American actress |
| Toby Turner | American actress |
| Toby Gad | German actress |
| Toby Alderweireld | Belgian actress |
| Toby Anstis | English actress |
| Toby Fox | American actress |
| Toby Mott | British actress |
| Toby Sowery | English actress |
| Toby Allen | Australian actress |
| Toby Faroe | Canadian actress |
| Toby Johnson | American actress |
| Toby Amies | English actress |
Characters Named Toby
| Toby Cavanaugh | Pretty Little Liars |
| Toby Daye | October Daye series by Seanan McGuire |
| Toby Kennish | Switched at Birth |
| Toby Domzalski | Trollhunters |
| Toby Nance | The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin |
| Toby Flenderson | The Office |
| Toby Penty | The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins |
| Toby Curtis | Scorpion |
| Toby Brooks | Elementary |
| Toby Logan | The Listener |
| Toby Wong | Hard Boiled |
| Toby Muldoon | Sandman Slim series by Richard Kadrey |
| Toby Thompkins | NCIS |
| Toby Merriwether | Beyond the Western Sea by Avi |
| Toby Winthrop | In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner |
| Toby Ziegler | The West Wing |
| Toby Wilson | The Thundermans |
| Toby Young | Grange Hill |
| Toby Gilmore | This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen |
| Toby Solo | Orphan Black |