Tobias Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Tobias is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Tobias?
Tobias is spelled T-O-B-I-A-S. The name has 6 letters.
Tobias at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Tobias means “Yahweh is good” or “God is good” and derives from the Hebrew elements “Tov”, meaning good, and “Yah”, a shortened form of Yahweh.
- Origin
- Tobias is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and is related to the biblical Hebrew name Tobiah, which appears in several ancient texts.
- Pronunciation
- toh-BY-uhs · 3 syllables
Tobias Popularity in 2025
Rank#283
Recorded Births1,201
- Boys usage fell 3 places to #283 and recorded 19 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Tobias Mean?
Tobias means “Yahweh is good” or “God is good” and derives from the Hebrew elements “Tov”, meaning good, and “Yah”, a shortened form of Yahweh.
Origin: Tobias is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and is related to the biblical Hebrew name Tobiah, which appears in several ancient texts.
How Do You Pronounce Tobias?
Pronunciationtoh-BY-uhs
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Tobias?
- History
- The name Tobias appears in the biblical Book of Tobit, where a character named Tobias undertakes a significant journey. The use of the name has persisted across cultures influenced by Judeo-Christian traditions.
Tobias Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,201 | #283 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,220 | #280 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,222 | #279 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,262 | #275 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,243 | #276 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,295 | #263 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,319 | #272 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,295 | #273 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,344 | #269 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,523 | #246 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,123 | #316 |
| 2014 | Boys | 743 | #418 |
| 2013 | Boys | 568 | #486 |
| 2012 | Boys | 520 | #509 |
| 2011 | Boys | 480 | #528 |
| 2010 | Boys | 495 | #522 |
| 2009 | Boys | 536 | #503 |
| 2008 | Boys | 507 | #529 |
| 2007 | Boys | 572 | #472 |
| 2006 | Boys | 552 | #480 |
| 2005 | Boys | 523 | #480 |
| 2004 | Boys | 493 | #495 |
| 2003 | Boys | 495 | #497 |
| 2002 | Boys | 427 | #527 |
When Was Tobias Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2016 · Boys
1,523 recorded births
National rank #246
2017 · Boys
1,344 recorded births
National rank #269
2019 · Boys
1,319 recorded births
National rank #272
2020 · Boys
1,295 recorded births
National rank #263
Where Tobias Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #116 | 11 |
| NH | #130 | 11 |
| MT | #149 | 9 |
| OK | #162 | 30 |
| KS | #167 | 23 |
| NM | #179 | 11 |
| HI | #180 | 6 |
| WV | #183 | 10 |