Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Tobias.
National Rank (2025)
#283
All-Time Peak Rank
#246 (2016)
Total U.S. Births
29,322
Unisex Distribution100.0% Boy / 0.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Tobias Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Tobias
According to SSA data, Tobias achieved its highest historical rank of #246 in 2016. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 1,523 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 6.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 116 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Tobias scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+6.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,523Births in 2016
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
116Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:38
1890s:23
1900s:37
1910s:144
1920s:155
1930s:107
1940s:160
1950s:243
1960s:576
1970s:2,102
1980s:1,807
1990s:2,266
2000s:4,811
2010s:9,410
2020s:7,443
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesTo-bi-as
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with T, a letter used by only 6.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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