Joby

Boy name

Joby has been given to 1,242 babies in the U.S. since 1939. It peaked in 1976.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,242

Peak year

1976 (45 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1939

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

5% girls / 95% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Joby — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Joygirl

143,324 babies since 1883

Jodyunisex

87,407 babies since 1910

Joeyboy

61,402 babies since 1915

Tobyboy

43,233 babies since 1882

Cobyboy

9,865 babies since 1941

Kobyboy

6,135 babies since 1958

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Joby.

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Shainboy

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Chanboy

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Daneilboy

1,248 babies since 1925

Wiliamboy

1,256 babies since 1881

Darickboy

1,257 babies since 1957

Damoneboy

1,259 babies since 1959

Torreunisex

1,264 babies since 1957

FAQ

How popular is the name Joby?

Joby has been given to 1,242 babies in the U.S. since 1939. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Joby peak?

Joby peaked in 1976, when 45 babies were given the name.

Is Joby a girl or boy name?

Joby is primarily a boy name (95% of babies named Joby are boys).

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