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Toby originated as a medieval English diminutive of Tobias, which is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Tobiah. It has long been used as an independent given name, evolving from its biblical roots into a friendly, approachable classic.
About 234 boys were named Toby in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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