Tobe
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About Tobe
Simple short form of Tobias that feels more distinctly masculine than Toby.
Tobe for boys
Tobe makes a great middle name — horror film director Tobe Hooper was actually born William Tobe Hooper.
Tobe for girls
Tobe is a feminine name with roots as a diminutive form of names like Toby or October. It has English origins and can also be a variant of Tobin, which means 'God is good.' As a female name, Tobe remains quite rare and unconventional, making it a distinctive choice. Some parents may choose it for its simplicity and androgynous quality. The name carries a friendly, approachable character while maintaining an element of uniqueness. While not ranking in popular name charts, Tobe might appeal to parents seeking a brief, straightforward name with subtle religious undertones or those looking for something uncommon yet easy to pronounce and spell.
Pronounced TOHB.
As of October 2026, Tobe ranked #12168 in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #440 in 1881.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Famous Tobes
- Willard Tobe "Tobe" HooperBoy
American horror movie director