Total births
55
Unisex name · since 1996
Tochi
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 55 babies named Tochi, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 55
- total births
- 1996–2012
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
55 girls have been named Tochi since 1996, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tochi has been recorded 55 times among girls since 1996, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2012.
- 55 total births
- 1996–2012 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 76% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
55 girls have been named Tochi since 1996, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2012.
- 55
- total births
- 1996–2012
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
76% of everyone ever named Tochi was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
8 babies were named Tochi in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
Tochi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tochi's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tochi at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
2012
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1996
Tochi popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2012
- Peak year (2012)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Tochi popularity over time - boys
21 total births recorded since 2004 (Tochi as boys' name)
Tochi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tochi's strongest decade.
42 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 76% of all-time use.
Tochi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
42 births
- 2010s 8
2010s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 42 births (76% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tochi? ▼
Tochi has been given to 55 babies in the U.S. since 1996, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2012. 8 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Tochi most popular? ▼
Tochi was most popular in the 2000s decade with 42 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Is Tochi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Tochi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 55 births, and as a boy's name it has 21 births.
How long has the name Tochi been used? ▼
Records for Tochi go back to 1996, giving 17 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Tochi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Toccara, Tocarra, Tocara, Toccarra, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tochi's data
- Tochi's decade-level peak was the 2000s (42 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tochi
Nearby Names Like Tochi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tochi
Toccara Girl
966 births
Tocarra Girl
226 births
Tocara Girl
68 births
Toccarra Girl
60 births
Toccora Girl
32 births
Compare Tochi side by side: Tochi vs Toccara Tochi vs Tocarra Tochi vs Tocara
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1996–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tochi: Baby Name Since 1996 - 55 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tochi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tochi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.