Tobi

Meaning

short form of Tobiloba, meaning God is great

Famously borne by Tobi Lutke, co-founder and CEO of Shopify.

Popularity, 1890–2024

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Tobi peaked in the 2020s.

When you meet Tobi

Most people given the name Tobi in the United States were born between 1960 and 2009. The Tobi you meet today is most often in her 40s or 50s.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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The Tobi deep dive

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