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Tobi

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Tobi: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2014.

Tobi is a short, friendly name with multiple roots. It is most commonly a modern, cross-cultural variant of Toby, which itself is an English form of Tobias, originating from the Hebrew name Toviyyah, meaning "God is good." Tobi shares this uplifting meaning. A notable bearer is Tobi Amusan, the Nigerian world champion hurdler. In Japan, Tobi is also a surname and a given name with a different meaning, often "kite" or "eagle." While there are no major places named after a Tobi, the name benefits from its cheerful, approachable sound that fits well in modern Scottish nurseries, where shorter, international names are increasingly popular.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20143 babies
Latest (2014)
#6803 babies
Total births
3since 2014
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2014 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).