How Many People Are Named Tobie?
Complete statistics for the name Tobie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tobie, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,932 people in the US today, making up 1 in 170,814 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1975 with 102 births, but now it's declining, maintaining its status as a classic yet modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 52All 2,310 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1975Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tobie Through the Generations
Tobie has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1975, reflecting a shift away from the name's earlier popularity. With an estimated 1,932 living bearers in the US, the name remains relatively uncommon, with most people named Tobie falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't as trendy as it once was, it still holds a special place among those who carry it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tobie's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tobie
How Many People Have the Name Tobie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 289 people in the United States currently share the name Tobie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,146,883 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tobie a Common or Rare Name?
Tobie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tobie Mean?
Tobie means "creative variant of Tobey" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tobie in SSA data, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.
When Was Tobie Most Popular?
The name Tobie reached peak popularity in 1975, with 102 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tobie?
Approximately 289 people named Tobie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 289. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,146,883 Americans.
Is Tobie a rare name?
Tobie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,146,883 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tobie mean?
Tobie means "creative variant of Tobey" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Tobie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 37% of people named Tobie are male and 63% are female.
When was Tobie most popular?
Tobie peaked in 1975 with 102 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.