Tobin
Boy name · #3198 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Tobin? In official American birth records, Tobin has been tracked continuously since 1941, giving it 84 years of documented American history.
Tobin is currently the #3198 boy name in the United States — 37 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1346, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 48,649 boys born in 2025 was named Tobin.
Babies named Tobin per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 84-year story
Tobin first appears in the Social Security records in 1941, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2013, when 163 boys were named Tobin — good for #1115 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Tobin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Tobin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Tobin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Tobin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Tobin is most common
State-level data for Tobin is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Tobin
Statistically, parents drawn to Tobin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kavin, Torrin, Levin, Thane, and Davin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Tobin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3181 |
| 2024 | 46 | #2789 |
| 2023 | 51 | #2575 |
| 2022 | 61 | #2325 |
| 2021 | 79 | #1915 |
| 2020 | 87 | #1758 |
| 2019 | 79 | #1886 |
| 2018 | 84 | #1809 |
| 2017 | 84 | #1804 |
| 2016 | 118 | #1456 |
| 2015 | 130 | #1346 |
| 2014 | 154 | #1198 |
| 2013 | 163 | #1115 |
| 2012 | 139 | #1266 |
| 2011 | 135 | #1271 |
| 2010 | 150 | #1195 |
| 2009 | 113 | #1472 |
| 2008 | 139 | #1251 |
| 2007 | 148 | #1188 |
| 2006 | 107 | #1447 |
| 2005 | 110 | #1362 |
| 2004 | 82 | #1593 |
| 2003 | 98 | #1372 |
| 2002 | 78 | #1571 |
| 2001 | 68 | #1699 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Tobin?
In official American birth records, the name Tobin first appeared in 1941 (over 84 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 84 years.
Is Tobin a popular boy name?
Tobin ranked #3198 among boys in 2025 with 37 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1346.
When was the name Tobin most popular?
Tobin peaked in 2013, when 163 American boys received the name (ranked #1115 that year). Since 2013 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Tobin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 48,649 newborn American boys was named Tobin. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.