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The baby name Tobin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtoʊbɪn/ (TOH-bin).

Tobin is English, Irish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, Irish
Pronunciation: /ˈtoʊbɪn/ (TOH-bin)

What is the meaning of the name Tobin ?

The baby name Tobin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtoʊbɪn/ (TOH-bin).

Tobin is English, Irish in Origin.

Tobin is a surname-turned-given name with intertwined Irish and Biblical roots. In Ireland it derives from the Norman family de St. Aubyn, Gaelicized as Tóibín after the 12th-century invasion; as a personal name it often functions as a variant or patronymic of Tobias, from Hebrew Toviyyah/Toviyahu, "Yahweh is good" or "God is good." The modern given name therefore carries both the devotional sense of Tobias and the Irish surname heritage.

As a forename, Tobin gained currency in the English-speaking world in the 20th century, favored for its crisp, two-syllable sound and as a fresher take on Toby. It remains uncommon but familiar, used mainly for boys yet occasionally unisex. Related forms include Tobias, Tobiah, and Toby/Tobey; Irish Tóibín reflects the surname origin. Diminutives often default to Toby; cognates include Greek Tobias and Hebrew Toviyah.

Tobin has the following similar or variant Names

Tobin – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
Sweden Boys 2013 #189 2 1,429
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
Canada Boys 2024 #300 7 2,588
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #581 7 17,937
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
KW Boys 0 #758 12 18,755
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
NG Girls 0 #820 7 15,093
United States Boys 2024 #847 46 7,044
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
OM Boys 0 #872 10 17,948
United States Girls 2024 #911 6 8,487
NG Boys 0 #923 29 16,906
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
NL Boys 0 #940 12 5,873
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,073 20 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,266 7 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,600 15 28,008

Tobin is popular in 33 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
AE
BH
BO

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People also ask about Tobin

Tobin is predominantly a boy's name.
Tobin is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈtoʊbɪn/ (TOH-bin).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Toby, Tobey, Tobyn, Toben, Tobie and Tóibín.
Across languages, Tobin has these equivalents: Tobías (Spanish), Tobia (Italian), Tobiasz (Polish), Tobiáš (Czech/Slovak), Toviyah/Tobiah (Hebrew).
Yes — Tobin ranked #189 in Sweden in 2013, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Tobin ranks highest in Sweden (#189 in 2013).
Tobin's popularity is rising. It moved from #306 in 2014 to #300 in 2024 in Canada.