Tobi
Tobi is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is good (Hebrew) or great/big (Yoruba).
Origin and history
Tobi is used both as a diminutive of Tobiah or Tobias, meaning 'God is good', and as a unisex Nigerian name of Yoruba origin meaning 'great' or 'big'. In the United States, it functions as a short, modern given name for both boys and girls. It remains a relatively rare choice for American boys, maintaining steady but low-volume usage.
Popularity in the United States
631 babies in the United States have been named Tobi since 1880. It ranks #4045 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1760.
States where it is most popular
- TX (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 21 |
| 1970-1980 | 105 |
| 1980-1990 | 46 |
| 1990-2000 | 39 |
| 2000-2010 | 97 |
| 2010-2019 | 156 |
| 2020-2029 | 167 |
Famous people named Tobi
- Tobi Amusan: Athlete, Hurdler
Fun facts
- While commonly recognized in the West as a variant of the Hebrew name Toby, Tobi is independently a major given name in Yoruba culture meaning 'great'.
- In the United States, Tobi appears in official birth records for both males and females.