Toby Horn

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Toby Horn — Greek
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Toby Horn 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 Horn: Cody Horn (born 1988), American actress and model Dimitris Horn (1921–1998), Greek actor Kaniehtiio Horn (born 1986), Canadian actress Kate Horn (1826–1896), Canadian stage actress and director Michelle Horn (born 1987), American actress Charles Edward Horn (1786–1849), English composer Guildo Horn (born 1963), German singer Jana Horn, American folk musician Jim Horn (born 1940), American musician Karl Friedrich Horn (1762–1830), English composer Lawrence Horn (died 2017), American record producer Michael "J" Horn (born 1979), American musician and musical director Paul Horn (musician) (1930–2. 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: Horn

Greek

Cody Horn (born 1988), American actress and model Dimitris Horn (1921–1998), Greek actor Kaniehtiio Horn (born 1986), Canadian actress Kate Horn (1826–1896), Canadian stage actress and director Michelle Horn (born 1987), American actress Charles Edward Horn (1786–1849), English composer Guildo Horn (born 1963), German singer Jana Horn, American folk musician Jim Horn (born 1940), American musician Karl Friedrich Horn (1762–1830), English composer Lawrence Horn (died 2017), American record producer Michael "J" Horn (born 1979), American musician and musical director Paul Horn (musician) (1930–2.

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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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Notable People Named Toby Horn

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

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

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 Horn?
The surname Horn originates from Greek. Cody Horn (born 1988), American actress and model Dimitris Horn (1921–1998), Greek actor Kaniehtiio Horn (born 1986), Canadian actress Kate Horn (1826–1896), Canadian stage actress and director Michelle Horn (born 1987), American actress Charles Edward Horn (1786–1849), English composer Guildo Horn (born 1963), German singer Jana Horn, American folk musician Jim Horn (born 1940), American musician Karl Friedrich Horn (1762–1830), English composer Lawrence Horn (died 2017), American record producer Michael "J" Horn (born 1979), American musician and musical director Paul Horn (musician) (1930–2.
How common is the surname Horn?
The surname Horn is shared by approximately 52K people worldwide.
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