Total births
307
Unisex name · since 1976
Tobyn
307 babies named Tobyn in U.S. Social Security records since 1976, with the highest year being 2013. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #9223
- among boys today
- 307
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Tobyn currently ranks #9223 among unisex names in America, with 307 babies recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tobyn has been recorded 307 times among boys since 1976, currently ranked #9223 nationally and more common than 35% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #9223 among boys today
- 307 born since 1976
- 2000s peak decade
- 35% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tobyn is currently the #9223 unisex name in America, more common than 35% of boys - 307 born since 1976, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9223
- among boys today
- 307
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Tobyn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9223
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 35% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Tobyn was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
21 babies were named Tobyn in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Tobyn compares
307 46th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Tobyn's all-time total is 16% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tobyn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 307 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tobyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tobyn's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tobyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#9,223
Active since
1976
Tobyn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Tobyn popularity over time - girls
23 total births recorded since 2013 (Tobyn as girls' name)
Tobyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tobyn's strongest decade.
120 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Tobyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1990s 20
1990s
20 births
- 2000s
2000s
120 births
- 2010s
2010s
119 births
- 2020s 38
2020s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 120 births (39% of all-time use).
Tobyn by state
Where Tobyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 1.6% |
Texas share of Tobyn's total US births 1.6%
5 of 307 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tobyn? ▼
307 babies have been named Tobyn since 1976. It currently ranks #9223 among boys. The peak year was 2013 with 21 births.
When was Tobyn most popular? ▼
Tobyn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 120 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Tobyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tobyn are Texas (5 births).
Is Tobyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Tobyn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 307 births, and as a girl's name it has 23 births.
How long has the name Tobyn been used? ▼
Records for Tobyn go back to 1976, giving 50 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Tobyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Toby, Tobias, Tobin, Tobey, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tobyn's data
- Tobyn's decade-level peak was the 2000s (120 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Tobyns (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tobyn
Nearby Names Like Tobyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tobyn
Toby Boy
#1099 34,846 births
Tobias Boy
#280 29,322 births
Tobin Boy
#2800 5,570 births
Tobey Boy
#8417 1,698 births
Tobe Boy
949 births
Compare Tobyn side by side: Tobyn vs Toby Tobyn vs Tobias Tobyn vs Tobin
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tobyn: #9223 Unisex Name - 307 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tobyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tobyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.