Tobin

Tobin is a boy's 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 46 boys in the United States.

Tobin at a glance

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

About the name Tobin

Tobin 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, Tobin first appears in Social Security records in 1941. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #720 in 1971, and in 2024 46 babies received the name — 5,533 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tobin in US records

First recorded (US)
1941
Best US rank
#720 in 1971
Peak year
2013
Babies named Tobin in 2024
46
Total since 1880
5,533

Tobin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1299 in 2005
Babies named Tobin in 2025
3
Total since 1996
253

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tobin mean?

The meaning of Tobin 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 Tobin a boy or girl name?

Tobin is a boy name. In 2024, 46 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tobin?

Tobin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tobin?

Tobin first appears in US records in 1941. Its best-ever ranking was #720 in 1971, and 46 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].