Will my child share the name Joby with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Joby per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Joby in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Joby becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Joby is rising: up 894 places since 2020, to #2,440 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,110 in 1998.

Is Joby a good choice for a distinctive name?

Joby is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Joby a popular baby name in the United States?

Joby does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Joby is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Joby in their class.

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About the Name Joby

Joby has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1543 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #1110 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Joby is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Joby in their class.