Tobias
Tobias first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2016, when 1,523 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,201.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Tobias popular?
Rising Tobias has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 7,443 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,410 | |
| 2000s | 4,811 | |
| 1990s | 2,266 | |
| 1980s | 1,807 | |
| 1970s | 2,102 | |
| 1960s | 576 | |
| 1950s | 243 | |
| 1940s | 160 | |
| 1930s | 107 | |
| 1920s | 155 | |
| 1910s | 144 | |
| 1900s | 37 | |
| 1890s | 23 | |
| 1880s | 38 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Tobias mean?
From the Hebrew Toviyya, “God is good.”
Nicknames for Tobias
- Toby
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tobias mean?
Tobias means God is good. From the Hebrew Toviyya, “God is good.”
What is the origin of the name Tobias?
Tobias is of Hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Tobias?
Tobias is pronounced “toh-BY-us.”
Is Tobias a boy or a girl name?
Tobias is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Tobias a popular name right now?
Tobias has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Tobias?
In 2025, Tobias ranked #283 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Tobias most popular?
Tobias was most popular in 2016, when about 1,523 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Tobias?
Common nicknames for Tobias include Toby.
What names are similar to Tobias?
Names similar to Tobias include Silas, Elias, Levi, Caleb.
What names go well with Tobias?
Hebrew names that pair well with Tobias include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.