Tobey is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is good." It has gained popularity as a given name in recent decades, particularly among English-speaking countries. The name Tobey is often associated with the actor Tobey Maguire, who rose to fame for his role as Spider-Man in the early 2000s. However, its usage predates this and can be attributed to various other individuals throughout history. As a given name, Tobey is generally considered unisex but is more commonly used for boys. It offers a unique alternative to more traditional names like Toby or Tobias, yet still maintains a familiar ring due to its similar-sounding variants.
Based on the provided statistics, the name Tobey had a significant rise in popularity starting from the mid-70s to the early 80s, with a peak of 47 births in 1974 and 53 births in 1975. However, its popularity began to decline thereafter, with fewer than 20 births per year after 1980. The name has remained relatively uncommon since then, with most years showing less than 10 births. In total, there were 758 babies named Tobey from 1914 to 2005.