Toby Boutin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Toby Boutin — Greek
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Toby Boutin is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Toby is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Toby is a given name in many English-speaking countries. The name is derived the Middle English vernacular form of Tobias. Tobias itself is the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew טוביה Toviah, which translates to Good is Yahweh. Yahweh is the name of the Jewish God. It is also used as a contraction of Tobin, an Irish surname now also used as a forename. The name is traditionally masculine, but has also been in use for women since the 19th century. The surname Boutin: Anne Boutin (born 1968), French physical chemist and theoretical chemist Charles R. Boutin (1942–2021), American politician Christine Boutin (born 1944), French politician Debra Boutin, American mathematician François Boutin (1937–1995), French horse trainer Joëlle Boutin (born 1979), Canadian politician Kim Boutin (born 1994), Canadian short track ice skater Michael Boutin (born 1981), American politician Paul Boutin (born 1961), American journalist Paul Boutin (born 1970), French-born American sound engineer Rollie Boutin (born 1957), Canadian ice hockey goaltender Toby is a rare first name, carried by approximately 29K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Toby reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Toby

Greek

Toby is a given name in many English-speaking countries. The name is derived the Middle English vernacular form of Tobias. Tobias itself is the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew טוביה Toviah, which translates to Good is Yahweh. Yahweh is the name of the Jewish God. It is also used as a contraction of Tobin, an Irish surname now also used as a forename. The name is traditionally masculine, but has also been in use for women since the 19th century.

Surname: Boutin

French

Anne Boutin (born 1968), French physical chemist and theoretical chemist Charles R. Boutin (1942–2021), American politician Christine Boutin (born 1944), French politician Debra Boutin, American mathematician François Boutin (1937–1995), French horse trainer Joëlle Boutin (born 1979), Canadian politician Kim Boutin (born 1994), Canadian short track ice skater Michael Boutin (born 1981), American politician Paul Boutin (born 1961), American journalist Paul Boutin (born 1970), French-born American sound engineer Rollie Boutin (born 1957), Canadian ice hockey goaltender

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Toby is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 14%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Toby by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Toby Boutin:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Toby?
The first name Toby originates from Greek. Toby is a given name in many English-speaking countries. The name is derived the Middle English vernacular form of Tobias. Tobias itself is the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew טוביה Toviah, which translates to Good is Yahweh. Yahweh is the name of the Jewish God. It is also used as a contraction of Tobin, an Irish surname now also used as a forename. The name is traditionally masculine, but has also been in use for women since the 19th century.
When was Toby most popular?
The name Toby reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Boutin?
The surname Boutin originates from French. Anne Boutin (born 1968), French physical chemist and theoretical chemist Charles R. Boutin (1942–2021), American politician Christine Boutin (born 1944), French politician Debra Boutin, American mathematician François Boutin (1937–1995), French horse trainer Joëlle Boutin (born 1979), Canadian politician Kim Boutin (born 1994), Canadian short track ice skater Michael Boutin (born 1981), American politician Paul Boutin (born 1961), American journalist Paul Boutin (born 1970), French-born American sound engineer Rollie Boutin (born 1957), Canadian ice hockey goaltender
What are the origins of the name Toby Boutin?
The name Toby Boutin combines two different traditions: the first name Toby has Greek roots, while the surname Boutin originates from French.
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