Tobyn
Every Tobyn since 1976 — 330 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tobyn
Tobyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,702 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 330 American babies have been named Tobyn — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2013, when 28 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 Tobyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tobyn 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 | — | — | 5 | #13,702 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,775 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #12,176 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,609 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,452 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,814 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #8,098 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,767 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,765 | 13 | #6,642 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,454 | 20 | #4,849 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,482 | 21 | #4,604 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,965 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #8,008 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #7,043 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #7,192 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,654 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,416 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,873 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #6,181 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,484 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #5,024 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #8,379 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,889 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tobyn in 2025?
Tobyn ranked #13,702 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tobyn?
330 babies have been named Tobyn in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tobyn most popular?
Tobyn peaked in 2013, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Tobyn a boy or girl name?
Tobyn is used for both: about 7% of babies named Tobyn have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Tobyn rising or falling?
Tobyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.