Toby
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Contemporary name
Origin: Modern American
Popularity: Ranked #979 in 2025 with 234 babies born.
History: Toby surged in the 2010s-2020s. Toby Keith was one of country music's biggest stars — 'Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue' became a post-9/11 anthem. Toby Maguire was Spider-Man. The name carries both patriotic country energy and superhero agility. Toby means American entertainment at its most passionate.
Similar names: tobyn, tobey, tobie, toba, tobi, tobiah, tony, tonya
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Toby? About 1 in 9,936 babies born in 2025 were named Toby, or roughly 0.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Toby
What does the name Toby mean?
Toby means “Contemporary name” from Modern American roots.
What is the origin of the name Toby?
Toby has Modern American origin. The traditional meaning is “Contemporary name”.
How popular is Toby?
Toby ranked #977 in 2025 — given to 234 babies that year.
When was Toby most popular?
Toby peaked in 1975 with 1,191 babies registered that year.
Is Toby a boy or girl name?
Toby is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 81% of Tobys are boys and 19% are girls.
Is the name Toby rising or falling in popularity?
Toby has risen 1059 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2036 in 2020 to #977 in 2025.
How long has Toby been recorded?
Toby appears in birth records across 127 years — from 1882 through 2025.