A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Tobie since 1886
Babies named Tobie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 | 18 |
| 1910s | 11 | 59 |
| 1920s | 17 | 29 |
| 1930s | 17 | 21 |
| 1940s | 109 | 47 |
| 1950s | 157 | 62 |
| 1960s | 207 | 69 |
| 1970s | 465 | 188 |
| 1980s | 114 | 90 |
| 1990s | 101 | 117 |
| 2000s | 108 | 129 |
| 2010s | 58 | 80 |
| 2020s | 26 | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Tobie is an uncommon unisex name derived from the Hebrew Tobias, meaning 'God is good.' It has been in use since at least 1917, with its peak popularity occurring in 1975. After a period of decline, the name has been rising in usage since 2021. With a rank of 10,107 in 2025 and a 1-in-178,585 birth rate, Tobie remains a distinctive choice. The variant spellings Toby and Tobias are more familiar, but Tobie offers a French-influenced alternative that feels both classic and fresh.
Tobie is a French and English variant of Tobias, which derives from the Hebrew name Toviyahu, meaning 'Yahweh is good.' Tobias appears in the biblical Book of Tobit, and the name has been used across Europe since the Middle Ages. The spelling Tobie is particularly common in French-speaking regions, while also appearing in English contexts as a variant of Toby.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Toby, Tobe
Sibling names for Tobie
Names that share Tobie's style, for a brother or sister.
