How Many People Are Named Toshi?

Complete statistics for the name Toshi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Toshi
Very Rare
Japanese

Toshi means 'wisdom' in Japanese, making it a name rich in heritage. Only 33 people named Toshi live in the US today, representing just 1 in 10,075,914 Americans. The majority of Toshis are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.

~33
Living in US
1 in 10,075,914
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wisdom
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Wise Respected Mature Insightful
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

59,016
Worldwide Bearers
#16,075
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
39,514
🇮🇳 India
16,714
🇺🇸 United States
1,086
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
458
🇵🇰 Pakistan
274
🇧🇷 Brazil
205
🇰🇪 Kenya
137
🇨🇦 Canada
124
🇨🇩 DR Congo
68
🇬🇧 England
61

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
33 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 88
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
30
Would be 30–60 (30%)
69
Would be over 60 (70%)

All 99 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
55
Classic Feel
73
Modern Appeal
27
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Toshi Through the Generations

Toshi, a name steeped in wisdom and tradition, has seen its peak in the early 20th century with 13 births in 1921. Over the decades, it has maintained a stable presence, with only 99 total births recorded throughout history. Today, the average Toshi is 88 years old, reflecting the name's strong association with the older generation. Among those named Toshi, 70% are over 60, while the remaining 30% are evenly split between ages 30-60 and under 30, indicating a significant skew towards seniority.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 19

⭐ Famous People Named Toshi

Toshi is a masculine Japanese given name. It is also a nickname or shortening of several longer names.…

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✨ Similar Names to Toshi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Toshi's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Toshi

How Many People Have the Name Toshi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 33 people in the United States currently share the name Toshi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,075,914 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Toshi a Common or Rare Name?

Toshi is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Toshi Mean?

Toshi means "wisdom" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Toshi in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Toshi Most Popular?

The name Toshi reached peak popularity in 1921, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Toshi?

Approximately 33 people named Toshi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 99. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,075,914 Americans.

Is Toshi a rare name?

Toshi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,075,914 Americans has this name.

What does the name Toshi mean?

Toshi means "wisdom" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Toshi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Toshi are male and 100% are female.

When was Toshi most popular?

Toshi peaked in 1921 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US33
All-Time Births99
1 in X1 in 10,075,914
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age88
Peak Year1921
World Rank#16,075
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.