Boy nameCurrently #7,981 in the USSteady
Joby
2 syllablesPeak year: 19764 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Joby's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Joby's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Joby |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 14 |
| 1963 | 29 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 31 |
| 1972 | 33 |
| 1973 | 39 |
| 1974 | 38 |
| 1975 | 35 |
| 1976 | 45 |
| 1977 | 37 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Joby through the decades
- Joby peaked in 1976, when 45 babies were named Joby in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Joby has fallen 28% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Joby currently ranks #7,981 in the US and is holding steady.