Tobby
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tobby first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 394 babies have been named Tobby in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tobby is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,659 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,659
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tobby
Tobby is a boy name .
Tobby is currently ranked #29,659 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tobby include Tob, Toy, Toie, and Tobkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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