Tobe is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of English origin, derived from the Middle English word 'tubbe', meaning 'fat' or 'round'. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was stout or had a round face. The name Tobe has been in occasional use throughout history but has never achieved widespread popularity. Today, it is still considered quite rare and unique.
"Tobe saw a peak in popularity with 8 births in 1964. Before and after this year, the number of births ranged between 5 to 6 annually, except for an unusually high figure of 5 in 1953."