Will my child share the name Tobin with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Tobin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Tobin in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Tobin becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Tobin has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 851 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1299 in 2005. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Tobin a good choice for a distinctive name?

Tobin 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 Tobin a popular baby name in the United States?

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

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3255

Tobin

Tobin is a distinctive choice, ranked #3255 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Tobin in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3255

About the Name Tobin

Tobin has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 851 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #1299 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Tobin is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.