Toby
Every Toby since 1882 — 43,233 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Toby
Toby is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #979 in 2025 with 234 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 43,233 American babies have been named Toby — about 81% boys and 19% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1975, when 1,349 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 Toby stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Toby 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 | 101 | #1,923 | 234 | #979 |
| 2024 | 99 | #1,995 | 196 | #1,102 |
| 2023 | 98 | #2,017 | 158 | #1,241 |
| 2022 | 82 | #2,292 | 177 | #1,165 |
| 2021 | 89 | #2,128 | 193 | #1,091 |
| 2020 | 92 | #2,032 | 172 | #1,139 |
| 2019 | 76 | #2,373 | 226 | #951 |
| 2018 | 67 | #2,609 | 271 | #826 |
| 2017 | 80 | #2,318 | 284 | #806 |
| 2016 | 79 | #2,383 | 316 | #768 |
| 2015 | 80 | #2,338 | 371 | #682 |
| 2014 | 75 | #2,441 | 446 | #605 |
| 2013 | 71 | #2,530 | 486 | #548 |
| 2012 | 98 | #2,000 | 353 | #670 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2,865 | 291 | #776 |
| 2010 | 50 | #3,303 | 359 | #668 |
| 2009 | 56 | #3,087 | 396 | #633 |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,219 | 442 | #582 |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,328 | 462 | #559 |
| 2006 | 62 | #2,848 | 508 | #510 |
| 2005 | 67 | #2,577 | 529 | #474 |
| 2004 | 65 | #2,587 | 612 | #429 |
| 2003 | 64 | #2,553 | 582 | #433 |
| 2002 | 42 | #3,331 | 502 | #474 |
| 2001 | 71 | #2,286 | 413 | #532 |
| 2000 | 51 | #2,853 | 409 | #535 |
| 1995 | 45 | #2,729 | 316 | #577 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,809 | 309 | #577 |
| 1985 | 57 | #1,947 | 322 | #484 |
| 1980 | 53 | #2,012 | 648 | #304 |
| 1975 | 158 | #848 | 1,191 | #190 |
| 1970 | 100 | #1,166 | 982 | #242 |
| 1965 | 74 | #1,255 | 473 | #350 |
| 1960 | 82 | #1,211 | 374 | #409 |
| 1955 | 100 | #1,003 | 190 | #534 |
| 1950 | 110 | #841 | 148 | #557 |
| 1945 | 133 | #633 | 123 | #539 |
| 1940 | 147 | #578 | 77 | #693 |
| 1935 | 94 | #691 | 57 | #833 |
| 1930 | 42 | #1,159 | 30 | #1,327 |
| 1925 | 39 | #1,269 | 27 | #1,447 |
| 1920 | 37 | #1,278 | 22 | #1,689 |
| 1915 | 40 | #1,073 | 27 | #1,302 |
| 1910 | 16 | #1,163 | 6 | #1,571 |
| 1905 | — | — | 8 | #991 |
| 1900 | — | — | 5 | #1,489 |
| 1895 | — | — | 6 | #1,073 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 5 | #1,089 |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Toby
- Toby Keith Singer · b. 1961
- Toby Jones Actor · b. 1966
- Toby Stephens Actor · b. 1969
- Toby Kebbell Actor · b. 1982
- Toby Regbo Actor · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Toby in 2025?
Toby ranked #979 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 234 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Toby?
43,233 babies have been named Toby in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Toby most popular?
Toby peaked in 1975, when 1,349 newborns received the name.
Is Toby a boy or girl name?
Toby is used for both: about 19% of babies named Toby have been girls and 81% boys.
Is the name Toby rising or falling?
Toby is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Toby?
Well-known people named Toby include Toby Keith (singer), Toby Jones (actor), Toby Stephens (actor).