Tollie Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTOL-ee / ˈtɒliEnglish; diminutive of Tolliver
Meaning
Diminutive of Tolliver, meaning 'toll collector'
Historical & Cultural Background
Tollie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Tolliver, which has roots in English culture. The name Tolliver itself is derived from the Old French word 'tollier', meaning 'to collect tolls'. Historically, names related to occupations, such as toll collector, were common in English naming traditions. The use of diminutives like Tollie reflects a trend in English-speaking cultures to create affectionate or familiar forms of names.
Trend Summary
Tollie has not been widely popular in the United States, with limited usage in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Toll
- Tolliver
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tollie was first seen in the United States in 1884. Tollie has ranked as high as #869 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in Kentucky, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Tollie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tollie (1926)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 20 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |