Tosh Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTosh / tɒʃJapanese; English
Meaning
Japanese: 'to stand'; English: diminutive of 'Toshiyuki' or 'Toshio'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, Tosh is often associated with strength and resilience, reflecting the meaning of standing firm. The name is sometimes used as a short form of longer names like Toshiyuki or Toshio, which are more common in Japan. In English-speaking contexts, it can be seen as a modern, informal name that has gained some popularity.
Trend Summary
The name Tosh has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tosh was first seen in the United States in 1971. Tosh has ranked as high as #1352 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Tosh has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tosh (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |