Tobin Name Meaning & Origin
/TOH-bin/Tobin is likely a name of American origin.
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Name Origin
The name Tobin is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name 'Tóibín', which is a diminutive of 'Tóib' meaning 'good' or 'well'. It is used as a given name and surname, especially in Ireland and countries with Irish diaspora.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (Western) 50% -
Irish (Celtic) 30% -
Canadian (Western) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Tobin
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 37 boys in the US were named Tobin.
Growth of the name Tobin in the US (SSA Data):
Tobin Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 6
People with this name tend to be: Nurturing, responsible and family-oriented.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.