Holding steady.
Popularity of Toccara since 1981
Babies named Toccara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 858 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Toccara is a modern invented name that emerged in the United States in 1981, during a period when melodic and musical-sounding names were gaining popularity. The name never broke into the top 1,000, remaining an extremely rare choice. Its peak usage occurred in 1982, the same year it was first recorded, and its trajectory has been stable but very low. The name appears to draw inspiration from 'toccata,' a musical term for a fast-moving piece, but it was likely also shaped by contemporary names like Tamara and Tiana. Toccara is a distinctive, unconventional option for parents seeking an uncommon name with a lyrical quality.
Toccara is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1981. It appears to be a feminine elaboration of the musical term 'toccata,' which comes from Italian 'toccare' meaning 'to touch.' The name may also have been influenced by similar-sounding names like Tamara or Tawana, popular during that era. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in U.S. Social Security data.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Toc, Cara, Tocci
Variants: Toccata, Tokara
Sibling names for Toccara
Names that share Toccara's style, for a brother or sister.
