Tobi
Tobi is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is good.
Origin and history
Tobi is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, often used as a diminutive or variant of Tobiah or Tobias, meaning 'God is good'. It can also function as a standalone name or a short form of the Yoruba name Tobiloba in Nigerian cultures. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady but uncommon usage as a girl's name over the past century.
Popularity in the United States
2,936 babies in the United States have been named Tobi since 1880. It ranks #3270 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2011.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.2 %)
- NY (19.6 %)
- TX (17.9 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 22 |
| 1940-1950 | 127 |
| 1950-1960 | 305 |
| 1960-1970 | 525 |
| 1970-1980 | 938 |
| 1980-1990 | 266 |
| 1990-2000 | 262 |
| 2000-2010 | 260 |
| 2010-2019 | 141 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Famous people named Tobi
- Tobi Vail: musician, writer
Fun facts
- While most commonly associated with Hebrew origins in English-speaking regions, Tobi is also a unisex short form of several West African Yoruba names.
- Although used as a feminine name in this record, Tobi is also used for males both as a standalone name and as a nickname for Tobias.