Tobi
Every Tobi since 1934 — 3,567 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tobi
Tobi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,313 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1934, 3,567 American babies have been named Tobi — about 82% girls and 18% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1975, when 161 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tobi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tobi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,313 | 31 | #3,649 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,908 | 26 | #4,187 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,145 | 36 | #3,339 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,171 | 29 | #3,868 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,420 | 25 | #4,225 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,614 | 20 | #4,844 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,680 | 16 | #5,786 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,361 | 19 | #5,089 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,737 | 10 | #8,087 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,570 | 8 | #9,587 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,405 | 18 | #5,268 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,893 | 24 | #4,246 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,533 | 19 | #4,958 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,187 | 19 | #5,023 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,406 | 12 | #6,967 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,250 | 11 | #7,537 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,659 | 13 | #6,773 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,722 | 12 | #7,147 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,069 | 9 | #8,852 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,458 | 12 | #6,872 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,820 | 10 | #7,594 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,939 | 7 | #9,845 |
| 2003 | 38 | #3,723 | 7 | #9,498 |
| 2002 | 40 | #3,458 | 5 | #12,332 |
| 2001 | 33 | #3,934 | 9 | #7,464 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,519 | 13 | #5,557 |
| 1995 | 34 | #3,353 | — | — |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,225 | 5 | #9,375 |
| 1985 | 30 | #3,079 | — | — |
| 1980 | 39 | #2,483 | 6 | #6,174 |
| 1975 | 150 | #888 | 11 | #3,415 |
| 1970 | 92 | #1,223 | 9 | #3,497 |
| 1965 | 55 | #1,513 | — | — |
| 1960 | 36 | #1,921 | — | — |
| 1955 | 33 | #1,873 | — | — |
| 1950 | 20 | #2,246 | — | — |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,732 | — | — |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,833 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tobi in 2025?
Tobi ranked #8,313 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tobi?
3,567 babies have been named Tobi in the United States since 1934, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tobi most popular?
Tobi peaked in 1975, when 161 newborns received the name.
Is Tobi a boy or girl name?
Tobi is used for both: about 82% of babies named Tobi have been girls and 18% boys.
Is the name Tobi rising or falling?
Tobi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.