Toby Poulson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Toby Poulson — Greek
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Toby Poulson 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 Poulson: Brandon Poulson (born 1990), American baseball player James Poulson (born 1995), English former first-class cricketer John Poulson (1910–1993), British architect who caused a major political scandal Leeane Poulson (born 1962), horse racing trainer and a New Zealand international lawn bowler Marie Poulson, American politician Norris Poulson (1895–1982), mayor of Los Angeles, California Poulsen, another surname 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: Poulson

English

Brandon Poulson (born 1990), American baseball player James Poulson (born 1995), English former first-class cricketer John Poulson (1910–1993), British architect who caused a major political scandal Leeane Poulson (born 1962), horse racing trainer and a New Zealand international lawn bowler Marie Poulson, American politician Norris Poulson (1895–1982), mayor of Los Angeles, California Poulsen, another surname

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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 Poulson

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 Poulson:

3
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Poulson?
The surname Poulson originates from English. Brandon Poulson (born 1990), American baseball player James Poulson (born 1995), English former first-class cricketer John Poulson (1910–1993), British architect who caused a major political scandal Leeane Poulson (born 1962), horse racing trainer and a New Zealand international lawn bowler Marie Poulson, American politician Norris Poulson (1895–1982), mayor of Los Angeles, California Poulsen, another surname
What are the origins of the name Toby Poulson?
The name Toby Poulson combines two different traditions: the first name Toby has Greek roots, while the surname Poulson originates from English.
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