Tobin
Every Tobin since 1941 — 5,737 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tobin
Tobin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,231 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1941, 5,737 American babies have been named Tobin. Its peak came in 2013, when 163 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Tobin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tobin 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 | — | — | 37 | #3,231 |
| 2024 | 6 | #15,097 | 46 | #2,827 |
| 2023 | 6 | #15,025 | 51 | #2,605 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,488 | 61 | #2,348 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,664 | 79 | #1,929 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,492 | 87 | #1,765 |
| 2019 | 12 | #9,069 | 79 | #1,897 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,521 | 84 | #1,821 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,303 | 84 | #1,808 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,173 | 118 | #1,464 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,406 | 130 | #1,352 |
| 2014 | — | — | 154 | #1,200 |
| 2013 | — | — | 163 | #1,118 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,865 | 139 | #1,272 |
| 2011 | — | — | 135 | #1,277 |
| 2010 | — | — | 150 | #1,199 |
| 2009 | — | — | 113 | #1,483 |
| 2008 | — | — | 139 | #1,259 |
| 2007 | — | — | 148 | #1,195 |
| 2006 | — | — | 107 | #1,452 |
| 2005 | — | — | 110 | #1,371 |
| 2004 | — | — | 82 | #1,603 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,267 | 98 | #1,379 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,911 | 78 | #1,586 |
| 2001 | — | — | 68 | #1,708 |
| 2000 | — | — | 63 | #1,766 |
| 1995 | — | — | 33 | #2,396 |
| 1990 | — | — | 37 | #2,043 |
| 1985 | — | — | 38 | #1,667 |
| 1980 | — | — | 46 | #1,409 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,502 | 127 | #740 |
| 1970 | — | — | 122 | #747 |
| 1965 | — | — | 44 | #1,142 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,337 | 83 | #834 |
| 1955 | — | — | 21 | #1,722 |
| 1950 | — | — | 12 | #2,313 |
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Famous people named Tobin
- Tobin Bell Actor · b. 1942
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tobin in 2025?
Tobin ranked #3,231 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tobin?
5,737 babies have been named Tobin in the United States since 1941, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tobin most popular?
Tobin peaked in 2013, when 163 newborns received the name.
Is Tobin a boy or girl name?
Tobin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tobin rising or falling?
Tobin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tobin?
Well-known people named Tobin include Tobin Bell (actor).