Toby Name Meaning & Origin
/TOH-bee/Toby is possibly a name of British origin.
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Name Origin
Toby is a diminutive form of Tobias, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is good'. It is popular in English-speaking countries and often used as a standalone given name.
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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British (Caucasian) 40% -
American (Caucasian) 40% -
Australian (Caucasian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Toby
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 234 boys and 101 girls in the US were named Toby.
Growth of the name Toby in the US (SSA Data):
Toby Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.
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.