Toshiba Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtoh-SHEE-bah / təˈʃiːbəJapanese
Meaning
Toshiba: 'East' (to) + 'branch' (shiba)
Historical & Cultural Background
Toshiba is primarily known as a Japanese multinational conglomerate company founded in 1875. The name itself is derived from the company's founder, who combined elements of the Japanese language. While not traditionally used as a personal name, it reflects a significant aspect of Japanese industrial history.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Toshiba was first seen in the United States in 1974. Toshiba has ranked as high as #1024 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Toshiba has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Toshiba (1980)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 58 |
| 1975 | 35 |
| 1976 | 25 |
| 1977 | 39 |
| 1978 | 40 |
| 1979 | 55 |
| 1980 | 31 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 6 |