Joby is a unique, charming and compact form of the classic name Joseph. Derived from Hebrew origins, it means 'God will increase'. The name has gained popularity due to its simplicity and appeal, often favored for its ease in pronunciation across various languages.
The name Joby experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years. It first appeared with five births in 1939, then resurged between 1958 and 1963 with peaks of 10 to 23 births annually. The name reached its peak popularity in the early 1970s, with a high of 37 births in 1977. However, from the mid-1980s onwards, Joby's usage declined sharply, dropping below 20 births per year consistently until 2006. Since then, it has remained relatively stable but low, typically ranging between 6 to 16 births annually, with a recent increase to 10 births in 2022. Over the entire period from 1939 to 2023, there were a total of 1164 births registered with the name Joby.