boy's name
Tobby
TOB-ee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 406
Tobby is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1977, when 36 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1956.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Tobby Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 233 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Tobby?
In 2015, Tobby was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Tobby Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tobby
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tobby Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tobby over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tobby
- English TOB-ee
Sibling Names for Tobby
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tobby — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tobby
How popular is the name Tobby?
In 2015, Tobby was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Tobby a girl's or a boy's name?
Tobby is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tobby?
Tobby has 2 syllables.
When was Tobby most popular?
Tobby peaked in 1977, when 36 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.