Tobey
Every Tobey since 1914 — 2,456 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tobey
Tobey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,619 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 2,456 American babies have been named Tobey — about 69% boys and 31% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1975, when 106 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 Tobey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tobey 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 | — | — | 8 | #9,619 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,921 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #12,107 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,443 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #8,104 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,994 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #8,097 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #7,059 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,689 |
| 2015 | — | — | 24 | #4,285 |
| 2014 | — | — | 25 | #4,120 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,603 |
| 2012 | — | — | 26 | #3,994 |
| 2011 | — | — | 28 | #3,782 |
| 2010 | — | — | 37 | #3,122 |
| 2009 | — | — | 44 | #2,796 |
| 2008 | — | — | 39 | #3,053 |
| 2007 | — | — | 46 | #2,680 |
| 2006 | — | — | 41 | #2,824 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,987 | 68 | #1,885 |
| 2004 | — | — | 77 | #1,686 |
| 2003 | — | — | 85 | #1,528 |
| 2002 | — | — | 50 | #2,149 |
| 2001 | — | — | 24 | #3,610 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21 | #3,903 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,702 | 10 | #5,883 |
| 1990 | 5 | #15,110 | 11 | #4,962 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,237 | 14 | #3,382 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,730 | 29 | #1,960 |
| 1975 | 53 | #1,776 | 53 | #1,167 |
| 1970 | 26 | #2,776 | 23 | #1,886 |
| 1965 | 19 | #2,925 | 15 | #2,166 |
| 1960 | — | — | 16 | #2,112 |
| 1955 | 10 | #4,040 | 8 | #3,184 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,287 | 5 | #4,152 |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,657 | 5 | #3,737 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,300 | — | — |
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Famous people named Tobey
- Tobey Maguire Actor · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tobey in 2025?
Tobey ranked #9,619 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tobey?
2,456 babies have been named Tobey in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tobey most popular?
Tobey peaked in 1975, when 106 newborns received the name.
Is Tobey a boy or girl name?
Tobey is used for both: about 31% of babies named Tobey have been girls and 69% boys.
Is the name Tobey rising or falling?
Tobey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tobey?
Well-known people named Tobey include Tobey Maguire (actor).