Tocara
An invented name of unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 64 living Americans carry the first name Tocara. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tocara today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tocara births was 1982 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tocara. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tocara. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
64
~ 1 in 5,355,537 Americans
Peak year
1982
14 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1990 SSA rank
#15,111
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Tocara: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tocara from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 63 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tocara by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tocara during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tocara
The given name Tocara has its roots in ancient Phoenician culture, originating around the 8th century BCE. It is derived from the Phoenician word "tocara," which means "pearl" or "precious gem." The name was likely bestowed upon children as a symbol of their preciousness and value within the family.
In the early centuries of the Christian era, the name Tocara gained recognition among some Gnostic sects in the Middle East. It was believed that the name held mystical significance, representing the concept of enlightenment and spiritual awakening. Ancient Gnostic texts, such as the Nag Hammadi library, contain references to individuals bearing this name.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Tocara can be found in a fragmentary papyrus document from the 3rd century CE, which mentions a woman named Tocara who was a member of a Gnostic community in Egypt. This document provides evidence of the name's usage during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tocara. One such individual was Tocara of Antioch, a 5th-century Christian mystic and theologian who wrote extensively on the concept of divine grace. Her works, though largely lost, influenced the theological discourse of her time.
In the 11th century, Tocara ibn al-Husayn was a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and is credited with developing advanced methods for calculating the sine and cosine functions.
During the Renaissance period, Tocara Cavalcanti was an Italian painter and sculptor who gained fame for her intricate bas-relief sculptures adorning various churches in Florence. She lived from 1487 to 1568 and was celebrated for her artistic talent and mastery of the Renaissance style.
In the 18th century, Tocara Boudreaux was a French explorer and cartographer who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas. Her detailed maps of the Mississippi River basin and the Gulf Coast region were instrumental in the exploration and settlement of those areas.
Lastly, Tocara Kaur was a 19th-century Sikh warrior and leader who fought against the British colonial rule in India. She led a regiment of women soldiers and is remembered for her bravery and unwavering determination in the face of adversity, inspiring many with her courage and conviction.
People
Tocara + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tocara as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tocara: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tocara?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 64 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tocara going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,355,537 US residents.
Is Tocara a common name?
We classify Tocara as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 68 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tocara most popular?
The single biggest year for Tocara was 1982, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tocara is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tocara in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tocara a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tocara in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tocara still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tocara in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tocara can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Tocara?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.