Tobin
Tobin is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is good.
Origin and history
Tobin originated as an English patronymic surname derived from Tobyn, a medieval diminutive of the Hebrew name Tobias or Tobiah. It translates to 'God is good'. In the U.S., it remains a relatively rare but steady choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
5,570 babies in the United States have been named Tobin since 1880. It ranks #1627 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1567.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32 %)
- TX (14.7 %)
- MI (9.9 %)
- OH (7.2 %)
- WA (7.1 %)
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 | 33 |
| 1950-1960 | 308 |
| 1960-1970 | 667 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,074 |
| 1980-1990 | 454 |
| 1990-2000 | 431 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,006 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,236 |
| 2020-2029 | 361 |
Famous people named Tobin
- Tobin Bell: Actor
- Tobin Rote: Athlete
Nicknames
Toby, Tobe
Fun facts
- Tobin developed in medieval England as a diminutive form of Tobias before becoming a surname.
- Tobin fits into the contemporary American trend of using traditional surnames as masculine given names.