Toshiko

Toshiko is a girl's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Toshiko at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Toshiko

Toshiko belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Toshiko first appears in Social Security records in 1911. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #981 in 1919, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 799 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Toshiko in US records

First recorded (US)
1911
Best US rank
#981 in 1919
Peak year
1923
Total since 1880
799

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Toshiko mean?

The meaning of Toshiko is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Toshiko a boy or girl name?

Toshiko is a girl name.

What origin is the name Toshiko?

Toshiko comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Toshiko?

Toshiko first appears in US records in 1911. Its best-ever ranking was #981 in 1919, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.