Toshi
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,633 in 1921
0 babies were named Toshi in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1915–2025
US births per million boys, 1922–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Toshi you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryToshi first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1921, when it reached #2,633.
About the name Toshi
Toshi is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-shi”. US birth records list Toshi for girls from 1915 to 1973, in 12 of those 59 years. Its best year was 1921, when it ranked #2,633 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1973, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Japanese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.8 | 172,414 girls |
| 1920s | 1.5 | 649,351 girls |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 girls |
| 1970s | 3.9 | 256,410 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 3.2 | 312,500 boys |
More Japanese names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Namir · leopard
- Girl name: Terra · earth
- Unisex name: Sakura · cherry blossom
- Boy name: Ken · handsome
Questions about the name Toshi
What is the origin of the name Toshi?
Toshi has Japanese roots in our records. Other Japanese names include Asa, Akira, Mars.
Is Toshi a boy or girl name?
Both. Toshi is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Toshi?
Toshi is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1973. It peaked at #2,633 in 1921.