Total births
799
Girls' name · since 1911
Toshiko
Toshiko has 799 recorded births since 1911 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1923 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 799
- total births
- 1911–1984
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
799 girls have been named Toshiko since 1911, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Toshiko recorded 799 times among girls since 1911, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1984.
- 799 total births
- 1911–1984 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
799 girls have been named Toshiko since 1911, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1984.
- 799
- total births
- 1911–1984
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Toshiko was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
58 babies were named Toshiko in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Toshiko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Toshiko's SSA record in two at 1932 and the more recent half accounts for 20% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 80%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1911, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 58, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Toshiko at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Toshiko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1984
- Peak year (1923)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Toshiko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Toshiko's strongest decade.
379 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Toshiko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
229 births
- 1920s
1920s
379 births
- 1930s 116
1930s
116 births
- 1940s 18
1940s
18 births
- 1960s 15
1960s
15 births
- 1970s 27
1970s
27 births
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 379 births (47% of all-time use).
How Toshiko compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Toshiko's total volume
Toshiko vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Toshiko by state
Where Toshiko concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 309 | 38.7% |
| #2 | Hawaii | | 262 | 32.8% |
| #3 | Washington | | 41 | 5.1% |
California share of Toshiko's total US births 38.7%
Even split
309 of 799 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Toshiko? ▼
Toshiko has been given to 799 babies in the U.S. since 1911, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1984. 58 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Toshiko most popular? ▼
Toshiko was most popular in the 1920s decade with 379 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Toshiko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Toshiko are California (309 births), Hawaii (262 births), Washington (41 births).
How long has the name Toshiko been used? ▼
Toshiko has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 74 years of data through 1984.
What names are similar to Toshiko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tosha, Toshia, Toshiba, Tosca, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Toshiko's data
- Toshiko's decade-level peak was the 1920s (379 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Toshikos (309 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 Toshiko
Nearby Names Like Toshiko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Toshiko
Tosha Girl
6,727 births
Toshia Girl
1,154 births
Toshiba Girl
408 births
Tosca Girl
372 births
Toshie Girl
168 births
Compare Toshiko side by side: Toshiko vs Tosha Toshiko vs Toshia Toshiko vs Toshiba
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, 1911–1984 (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. "Toshiko: Baby Name Since 1911 - 799 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/toshiko. 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 Toshiko 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.