Tobyn

Meaning of Tobyn

Tobyn, a unisex appellation of Anglo-American provenance, traces its origins to the medieval Anglo-Norman surname Tobin—itself a diminutive of the Hebrew cognomen Tobias, signifying “Yahweh is good.” Pronounced TOH-bin (/toʊbɪn/) in English, the name has been adopted for both male and female bearers and exhibits a modest yet enduring presence within the United States. First entering the Social Security Administration’s annual top-1,000 roster in the mid-1970s (ranked 665th in 1976 with five recorded births), Tobyn has since fluctuated within the lower echelons of that list, most recently appearing at rank 916 in 2024 with eight occurrences. Its sustained, if limited, usage reflects an academic inclination toward names that combine historical depth with contemporary gender neutrality, rendering Tobyn a quietly distinctive choice for modern parents.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as TOH-bin (/toʊbɪn/)

• Toby
• Tobin
• Tobey
• Toben
• Tobie
• Toban
• Tobon