Toby is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 43,233 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 32,386 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 447 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Toby per year — England & Wales (1996–2025). England & Wales peaked in 2007 (1,485/yr) · United States peaked in 1975 (1,349/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2022 (31/yr).
Toby reached its peak in 1975, when it was the #363 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.
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