Total births
25
Boys' name · since 1916
Tokuo
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 25 babies named Tokuo, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 25
- total births
- 1916–1924
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
25 boys have been named Tokuo since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tokuo recorded 25 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1924.
- 25 total births
- 1916–1924 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
25 boys have been named Tokuo since 1916, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1924.
- 25
- total births
- 1916–1924
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Tokuo was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
8 babies were named Tokuo in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Tokuo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tokuo's SSA record in two at 1922 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tokuo at a glance
Last recorded 1924Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Tokuo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1924
- Peak year (1919)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 9 years of records
Tokuo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Tokuo's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Tokuo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
15 births
- 1920s
1920s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 15 births (60% of all-time use).
Tokuo by state
Where Tokuo concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 11 | 44.0% |
Hawaii share of Tokuo's total US births 44.0%
11 of 25 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tokuo? ▼
25 babies have been named Tokuo since 1916. It was last recorded in 1924. The peak year was 1919 with 8 births.
When was Tokuo most popular? ▼
Tokuo was most popular in the 1910s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Tokuo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tokuo are Hawaii (11 births).
How long has the name Tokuo been used? ▼
Records for Tokuo go back to 1916, giving 9 years of history through 1924.
What names are similar to Tokuo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tokio, Tokyo, Tokala, Toki, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tokuo's data
- Tokuo's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 1920s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Hawaii records the most Tokuos (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii names
- 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 Tokuo
Nearby Names Like Tokuo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tokuo
Tokio Boy
55 births
Tokyo Boy
27 births
Tokala Boy
#13253 20 births
Toki Boy
#11958 11 births
Tokunbo Boy
10 births
Compare Tokuo side by side: Tokuo vs Tokio Tokuo vs Tokyo Tokuo vs Tokala
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1916–1924 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tokuo: Baby Name Since 1916 - 25 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tokuo. 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 Tokuo 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 June 2026.