Joby
Joby is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,415 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Joby first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 68 babies have been named Joby in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Joby is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,415 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,415
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Joby is also used as a boy name, ranked #8697.
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About the Name Joby
Joby is a girl name .
Is Joby a boy or girl name? Joby is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,415 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8,697. Joby is more commonly used as a boy name.
Joby is currently ranked #13,415 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis