Tobyn
MeaningGod is good · English form of Tobias
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,463 in 2013
5 babies were named Tobyn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,974 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1976–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Tobyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Tobyn, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Tobyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTobyn first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2013, when it reached #4,463.
- TrendTobyn has slipped 4,974 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningTobyn is an English form of Tobias, which means “God is good”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Tobyn
Tobyn is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “God is good”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-byn”. US birth records list Tobyn for boys from 1976 to 2025, in 29 of those 50 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #4,463 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.6 | 645,161 boys |
| 1990s | 1.1 | 952,381 boys |
| 2000s | 6.0 | 167,224 boys |
| 2010s | 6.3 | 158,228 boys |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 273,973 boys |
Other spellings of Tobyn
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Tobyn
What does the name Tobyn mean?
Tobyn means “God is good” in English, as a form of Tobias.
What is the origin of the name Tobyn?
Tobyn has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Tobyn a boy or girl name?
Tobyn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tobyn?
Tobyn ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#4,463).