Tobey
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Tobey
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.
Tobey for boys#9619 US
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.'
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.
Pronounced TOH-bee.
As of October 2026, Tobey ranked #18984 in US births in 2005 SSA, peaked at #1776 in 1975.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #4,120 | 25 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #4,285 | 24 |
| 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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- Tobias Vincent "Tobey" MaguireBoy
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