Holding steady.
Popularity of Toivo since 1906
Babies named Toivo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Toivo's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 33 |
| 1910s | 321 |
| 1920s | 176 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Toivo is a Finnish name that directly translates to 'hope', reflecting the national romantic movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1906, coinciding with Finnish immigration to America. The name reached its peak popularity in 1908, and while it has never been common, it has maintained a stable presence over the decades. Its trajectory shows no recent decline or revival, as it remains a rare but culturally significant choice for those honoring Finnish heritage.
Toivo is a Finnish given name directly taken from the word 'toivo', meaning 'hope'. It has been used in Finland since the late 19th century, part of a wave of national romantic names. The name's popularity peaked in the early 1900s, and it remains in occasional use, especially among older generations.
Sibling names for Toivo
Names that share Toivo's style, for a brother or sister.
