Tobias
Boy name · 273 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Tobias: 273 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 21 births in 2025.
The name Tobias is the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Toviyyah, meaning "God is good." It has deep biblical roots, appearing in the Book of Tobit, where Tobias is a righteous young man guided by the archangel Raphael. Famous bearers include Scottish novelist Tobias Smollett, best known for picaresque classics like *The Adventures of Roderick Random*, and modern actor Tobias Menzies, who portrayed roles in *Outlander* and *The Crown*. While no major places are directly named after Tobias, the name shares its root with the popular diminutive Toby, which has become a standalone name in its own right. In Scotland, Tobias has maintained steady, if modest, popularity, offering parents a distinguished, timeless choice with a warm meaning and strong literary connections.
Boy 35 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202521 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #19821 babies
- Total births
- 273since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 10%vs prior 5y