Tobey
3 countries#8910 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Tobey was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,456 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #8910 · peaked in 1975 with 106 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Massachusetts, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
368 births recorded 2001–2021 · peaked in 2004 with 40 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
365 births recorded 2001–2021 · currently #2301 · peaked in 2004 with 40 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2005–2005 · peaked in 2005 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Tobey’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #1869 | — |
| 2006 | #2784 | ↓915 |
| 2007 | #2643 | ↑141 |
| 2008 | #3005 | ↓362 |
| 2009 | #2753 | ↑252 |
| 2010 | #3072 | ↓319 |
| 2011 | #3695 | ↓623 |
| 2012 | #3894 | ↓199 |
| 2013 | #4463 | ↓569 |
| 2014 | #4014 | ↑449 |
| 2015 | #4179 | ↓165 |
| 2016 | #6349 | ↓2170 |
| 2017 | #6685 | ↓336 |
| 2018 | #7617 | ↓932 |
| 2020 | #6620 | ↑997 |
| 2021 | #7587 | ↓967 |
| 2022 | #6147 | ↑1440 |
| 2023 | #10821 | ↓4674 |
| 2024 | #8312 | ↑2509 |
| 2025 | #8910 | ↓598 |
Frequently asked questions about Tobey
Is Tobey a popular name?
Yes — Tobey currently ranks #8910 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Tobey more common for boys or girls?
Tobey is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Tobey most popular?
Tobey peaked in 1975 in United States, with 106 recorded births that year.
Is Tobey rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Tobey’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4347 in 1924 to #8910 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Tobey?
At least 2,824 babies have been recorded with the name Tobey across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Tobey popular in more than one country?
Yes — Tobey appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Tobey?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Tobey include Toni.
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