Holding steady.
Popularity of Toi since 1944
Babies named Toi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 89 |
| 1960s | 354 |
| 1970s | 459 |
| 1980s | 316 |
| 1990s | 198 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Toi is a rare and distinctive name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1944. It peaked in 1974 at a low rank, never entering the top 1000. Its trajectory indicates a stable but seldom-used pattern, with no top states grouping. The name's origin is uncertain; it may be a modern English invention based on the word 'toy' or a Hawaiian import. Its best-known usage predates naming databases, making it a unique choice with little historical baggage. With no famous bearers and few variants, Toi remains an outlier in American naming, appealing to those seeking a short, two-letter name with a playful sound.
Toi is most likely a modern English coinage, possibly a respelling of the word 'toy' used as a given name, or a variant of the English surname Toy. In Hawaiian, 'toi' can also mean 'beautiful' or 'beloved,' but the name's usage in the United States suggests a primarily modern, invented origin rather than direct Hawaiian influence. It gained brief popularity in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Toy
Sibling names for Toi
Names that share Toi's style, for a brother or sister.
