The name Tobey is a boy's name meaning "God is good".

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Tobey is a masculine name that originated as a variant spelling of Toby, which itself began as a diminutive of Tobias. The biblical name Tobias derives from Hebrew Tobiah, meaning 'God is good.' 
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The Tobey spelling gained recognition through actor Tobey Maguire, known especially for his role as Spider-Man in the early 2000s. There were only nine baby boys named Tobey last year, but nearly 200 named Toby.

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The name Tobey peaked for boys at #1167 in 1975. The name is most popular in California. Tobey is occasionally used for girls in 2005.

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<p>Tobey as a feminine name represents a modern gender-crossing trend, as it has historically been more common as a masculine name. Traditionally, Tobey is a diminutive or variant spelling of Toby, which itself derives from Tobias, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is good.' When used for girls, Tobey exemplifies the growing trend of adopting traditionally male names for females. The 'ey' ending gives it a slightly softer feel than the 'y' ending. While uncommon for girls, the name carries a friendly, approachable quality with its short, simple sound. Parents might choose Tobey for a daughter seeking something unconventional with a touch of tomboyish charm and historical depth.</p>

The name Tobey peaked for girls at #1776 in 1975. Tobey is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

Year	US rank	Births	Per million
2014	#4,120	25	13
2015	#4,285	24	12.5
2016	—	0	0
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2019	—	0	0
2020	—	0	0
2021	—	0	0
2022	—	0	0
2023	—	0	0
2024	—	0	0
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