Tobey

Tobey is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 9 babies in the United States.

Tobey at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Tobey

Tobey belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Tobey first appears in Social Security records in 1914 and has been given to 2,448 babies since 1880, including 9 in 2024.

Tobey in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Babies named Tobey in 2024
9
Total since 1880
2,448

Tobey in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Babies named Tobey in 2025
4
Total since 1996
406

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tobey mean?

The meaning of Tobey is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Tobey a boy or girl name?

Tobey is a unisex name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tobey?

Tobey comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tobey?

Tobey is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1914 and has been given to 2,448 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].