Total births
557
Boys' name · since 1971
Tosh
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 557 babies named Tosh, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 557
- total births
- 1971–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Tosh sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 557 recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tosh has been recorded 557 times among boys since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 1971 to 2023.
- 557 total births
- 1971–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
557 boys have been named Tosh since 1971, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 557
- total births
- 1971–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Tosh was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
31 babies were named Tosh in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Tosh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tosh's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tosh at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Tosh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2023
- Peak year (2006)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Tosh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tosh's strongest decade.
178 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Tosh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
74 births
- 1980s
1980s
93 births
- 1990s
1990s
82 births
- 2000s
2000s
178 births
- 2010s
2010s
117 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 178 births (32% of all-time use).
How Tosh compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tosh's total volume
Tosh vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tosh by state
Where Tosh concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 73 | 13.1% |
California share of Tosh's total US births 13.1%
73 of 557 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tosh? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 557 babies named Tosh. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 31 births.
When was Tosh most popular? ▼
Tosh was most popular in the 2000s decade with 178 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Tosh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tosh are California (73 births).
How long has the name Tosh been used? ▼
Tosh has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 53 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Tosh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Toshio, Toshiro, Toshiyuki, Toshua, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tosh's data
- Tosh's decade-level peak was the 2000s (178 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Toshs (73 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Tosh
Nearby Names Like Tosh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tosh
Toshio Boy
737 births
Toshiro Boy
98 births
Toshiyuki Boy
94 births
Toshua Boy
55 births
Toshiaki Boy
43 births
Compare Tosh side by side: Tosh vs Toshio Tosh vs Toshiro Tosh vs Toshiyuki
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, 1971–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tosh: Baby Name Since 1971 - 557 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tosh. 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 Tosh 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.