Toby name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew and Greek
Usage: English, Hebrew, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: t(o)-by
Meaning: Yahweh is Good and God is Good
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What does Toby mean?

Used notably in Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Hebrew, English and Danish unfading and frequently used, Toby means "Yahweh is Good or God is Good" has its roots in Greek and Hebrew is used for both boys and girls.

Toby is Hebrew and English equivalent of Tobi. It is celebrated on January 31 or November 2.

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How do I pronounce Toby?

Two syllabled Toby is most commonly pronounced as t(o)-by.

Variants of Toby

Tobias, Taube, Tobe, Tobi, Tobia, Tevye, Tevje, Tobey, Tobbe, Tubbe

Names that rhyme with Toby

How popular is the name Toby?

Toby was a popular name in United States. Over 41195 babies have been given the name in 230 years. When at its peak in 1975, 1192 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 190th position.

However after 230 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names 35 times Also, Toby was a popular name in England and Wales.

Over 27444 babies have been named Toby since 1996. At its zenith in 2014, the moniker grabbed the 42nd spot and 1477 baby boys were given the name. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 44 years but still performing better than most of the names.

Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 8 times

A common name in New South Wales with over 2214 new-borns have been given the name since 2003.

When at its peak in 2006, it ranked 52nd when 190 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Also, Toby used to be a common name in Queensland, first appeared in 2007 and over 212 babies have been given the name in 2 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 2007,. After 2 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

In Ireland, Toby is a unique name where it has been in use since 2006 and has secured the place in top 200 names.

Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 195 on boy names chart when 29 babies were named Toby. Over 285 babies in Ireland have been named Toby. Also, in Netherlands, in just 5 years, it has made it to the top 400 names.

Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 339 on boy names chart when 46 babies were named Toby. There are over 199 babies that have been given the name Toby in Netherlands.

Toby is an uncommon baby name in still in use in France. Also, it is uncommon in Belgium, where it has been in use since 1995 and peaked in 2002 when it ranked 490th.

Over 189 people have been named Toby in Belgium. Toby is a rare baby name in Queensland there is very thin chances of it still being given. Over 212 babies in Queensland have been named Toby.

But Toby is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 4000 have the name. As per our evaluation, over 70000 people has been named Toby globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20231239157201297
20221162175225982
20211098188212088
20201141170202791
2019952224236875
2018830268257867
2017806282229880
2016767316236379
2015681371231880
2014605445241175
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Toby in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands673611413
Finland475150
Sweden922414-9
Norway123514-9
Denmark55020

What numerology tells about Toby?

You are truthful and prefer the cold truth over warm lies. You just have to find a way to get through people and make them listen. You have a strong will to succeed in life. You don't focus on material things but like to have nice possessions. You have a strong attitude about many things and stand firmly behind your beliefs and opinions. Don't let the rules and restrictions you hold on to so tight?

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  •  Emeterio - Emeterio's meaning is He who Deserves Affection aimed at boys is originated from Old Greek
  •  Agot - Originated from Old Greek, Agot is used in Old DanishSwedish, Finnish and Danish is in general used for both genders. Agot is form of Ágautr in Danish language
  •  Eulalie means Eloquent or To Talk Well used for baby girls, used majorly in Swedish, Danish and French is of Old Greek origin
  •  Procopius - Boy name Procopius is used substantially in Greek is of Old Greek origin. Procopius is Latin cognate of The Greek Name Προκοπιος:
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Famous people named Toby

  • Toby Spence, British tenor active internationally on the concert platform
  • Toby Litt, English writer and academic
  • Toby Edward Rosenthal, American painter
  • Toby Radloff, former file clerk
  • Toby Jones, series of fiberglass breast sculptures created to raise awareness for breast cancer
  • Toby Jessel, British 20th Century Conservative Party politician
  • Toby Crabel, This ranking of the top 196 money managers
  • Toby Harnden, Anglo-American journalist and author
  • Toby Studebaker, former U.S. Marine
  • Toby Clarke, British businessman
  • Toby Mao, former world-class Rubik's Cube solver
  • Toby Emmerich, American producer, film executive
  • Toby Balding, Gerald Barnard Balding Jr
  • Toby Moskowitz, American financial economist and a professor at the Yale School of Management
  • Toby Harris, Baron Harris of Haringey, Labour Party politician in the House of Lords
  • Toby Hernández, Venezuelan former professional baseball catcher
  • Toby Keith, American country singer, songwriter, actor
  • Toby Stephens, English stage, television
  • Toby Riddle, Modoc woman
  • Toby Barrett, Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario representing the district of Haldimand—Norfolk for the Progressive Conservative Party
  • Toby Young, British journalist and formerly Director of the New Schools Network
  • Toby Anstis, British radio and television presenter
  • Toby Robins, Canadian actress of film, stage and television
  • Toby Huss, American actor known for portraying Artie
  • Toby Driver, multi-instrumentalist, composer, songwriter, producer
  • Toby Gard, English computer game character designer and consultant
  • Toby Amies, filmmaker and broadcaster
  • Toby Stevenson, Olympic class pole vaulter from the United States
  • Toby Harrah, American former professional baseball player
  • Toby Hall, former Major League Baseball catcher
  • Toby Jones, English actor
  • Toby Low, 1st Baron Aldington, British Conservative Party politician and businessman
  • Toby Lightman, American singer-songwriter
  • Toby Goodshank, is a musician and visual artist based out of New York City
  • Toby Whithouse, English actor, stand-up comedian and screenwriter
  • Toby Gerhart, former American football running back
  • Toby Sawyer, English actor
  • Toby McGrath, Australian rules footballer
  • Toby Gad, Los Angeles-based German music producer/songwriter
  • Toby Dawson, American retired mogul skier
  • Toby Haenen, Australian backstroke swimmer of the 1990s
  • Toby Gowin, retired American football punter
  • Toby Atwell, catcher
  • Toby Foster, British comedian, actor, radio presenter
  • Toby Jepson, singer and songwriter
  • Toby Petersen, retired American professional ice hockey right winger
  • Toby Morse, American musician and motivational speaker
  • Toby Bailey, American former professional basketball player
  • Toby Rand, Australian singer best
  • Toby Wing, American actress and showgirl
  • Toby Meltzer, American plastic and reconstructive surgeon

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
  7. Births Deaths And Marriages Victoria, https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/births/naming-your-child/popular-baby-names-in-victoria
  8. Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
  9. NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names
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