Joby
A diminutive of the male given name Joseph.
Every Joby since 1939 — 1,242 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joby
Joby is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1939, 1,242 American babies have been named Joby — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1976, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Joby stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joby year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,020 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,203 |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #8,019 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #11,390 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,408 |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,200 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #7,845 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,497 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,828 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,424 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,813 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,547 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,597 |
| 2009 | — | — | 15 | #5,940 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #6,958 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,864 |
| 2006 | — | — | 15 | #5,656 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,858 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11 | #6,744 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,047 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22 | #3,857 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12 | #5,832 |
| 2000 | — | — | 19 | #4,128 |
| 1995 | — | — | 24 | #2,969 |
| 1990 | — | — | 19 | #3,233 |
| 1985 | — | — | 14 | #3,296 |
| 1980 | — | — | 22 | #2,317 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,414 | 29 | #1,727 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,532 | 16 | #2,348 |
| 1965 | — | — | 20 | #1,791 |
| 1960 | — | — | 12 | #2,478 |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,693 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joby mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Joseph.
How popular is the name Joby in 2025?
Joby did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Joby?
1,242 babies have been named Joby in the United States since 1939, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joby most popular?
Joby peaked in 1976, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Joby a boy or girl name?
Joby is used for both: about 5% of babies named Joby have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Joby rising or falling?
Joby is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.