Toby

At a glance

Toby ranks #16 for dogs and #29 for cats. It is almost always a boy's name (99% male). It is most popular with Shih Tzus.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

#16dog name of 19,856

1 in 123male dogs

3,811dogs in the records

#29cat name

Girls 1%Boys 91%Not recorded 8%

1% girls · 99% boys among 3,507 dogs with a recorded sex

Steady

Dogs named Toby per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Is Toby a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (99% male).

How popular is Toby for dogs?

Toby is the #16 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 3,811 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Toby?

Toby is said in 2 syllables: To·by. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Toby?

Tobi, Tobby and Tobey sound similar.

What breeds are often named Toby?

Shih Tzus, Yorkshire Terriers and Poodles are the breeds most often called Toby.