Total births
388
Unisex name · since 1912
Toye
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 388 babies named Toye, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 388
- total births
- 1912–1985
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Toye sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 388 recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Toye has been recorded 388 times among girls since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1985.
- 388 total births
- 1912–1985 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
388 girls have been named Toye since 1912, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1985.
- 388
- total births
- 1912–1985
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Toye was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
17 babies were named Toye in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Toye's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Toye's SSA record in two at 1964 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Toye at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Toye popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1985
- Peak year (1971)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Toye popularity over time - boys
21 total births recorded since 1922 (Toye as boys' name)
Toye by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Toye's strongest decade.
124 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Toye births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 33
1910s
33 births
- 1920s 12
1920s
12 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
68 births
- 1960s
1960s
124 births
- 1970s
1970s
115 births
- 1980s 31
1980s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 124 births (32% of all-time use).
Toye by state
Where Toye concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Toye's total US births 1.3%
5 of 388 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Toye? ▼
388 babies have been named Toye since 1912. It was last recorded in 1985. The peak year was 1971 with 17 births.
When was Toye most popular? ▼
Toye was most popular in the 1960s decade with 124 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Toye most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Toye are Texas (5 births).
Is Toye a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Toye is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 388 births, and as a boy's name it has 21 births.
How long has the name Toye been used? ▼
Toye has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 74 years of data through 1985.
What names are similar to Toye? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Toya, Toy, Toyia, Toyna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Toye's data
- Toye's decade-level peak was the 1960s (124 total births); usage has since declined to 31 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Toyes (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Toye
Nearby Names Like Toye
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Toye
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3,969 births
Toy Girl
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Toyia Girl
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Toyna Girl
276 births
Toyoko Girl
196 births
Compare Toye side by side: Toye vs Toya Toye vs Toy Toye vs Toyia
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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, 1912–1985 (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. "Toye: Baby Name Since 1912 - 388 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/toye. 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 Toye 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.