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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Surname meaning roughly 'white/fair' (from Latin Albinus, via the Norman 'de Saint Aubyn')
- Origin
- Irish (surname, from Anglo-Norman French, ultimately Latin)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- TOH-bin
Tobin traces back to an Irish surname, itself descended from the Anglo-Norman 'de Saint Aubyn' and ultimately the Latin Albinus — a lineage that carries the meaning 'white' or 'fair'. It's a name with documented surname roots rather than an invented one, which is useful to know if the story behind a name matters to you.
Meaning & Origin of Tobin
Meaning: Surname meaning roughly 'white/fair' (from Latin Albinus, via the Norman 'de Saint Aubyn').
Origin: Irish (surname, from Anglo-Norman French, ultimately Latin).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Tobin
TOH-binIPA /ˈtoʊbɪn/
Popularity of Tobin
SSA records show Tobin peaking at #720 in 1971, when 132 baby boys were given the name, before falling to #2821 in 2024 with just 46.
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FAQ
What does the name Tobin mean?
Surname meaning roughly ‘white/fair’ (from Latin Albinus, via the Norman ‘de Saint Aubyn’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Tobin?
Tobin is pronounced TOH-bin (IPA: /ˈtoʊbɪn/).
Is Tobin a popular name right now?
Tobin peaked at #720 in 1971 and is ranked #2821 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1941–2024.)
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