Toby is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2372 in 2019 with 76 recorded births. This places Toby in the top 13% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 101 births ranking #1923. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 105.4%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 22,073 girls born was named Toby. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Toby is a friendly classic short form that usually carries the meaning God is good through Tobias. It feels approachable, kind, and easy to like.
The name has long stood comfortably on its own as well as serving as a nickname. Its lasting appeal comes from being cheerful without feeling flimsy.