Tokie
A Japanese feminine name meaning "giver of treasures".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tokie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tokie today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tokie births was 1921 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tokie. 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 Tokie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1921
13 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1975 SSA rank
#10,502
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Tokie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tokie from the 1910s through to the 1970s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 39 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tokie 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 Tokie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tokies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tokie
The name Tokie is believed to originate from the Japanese language and culture, with its roots dating back to the Heian period (794-1185 AD) of ancient Japan. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "toki," which means "time" or "season." The name's meaning could be interpreted as "one who is born at the right time" or "one who is born in a particular season."
While the exact origins of the name Tokie are unclear, it is possible that it was inspired by the concept of seasonality, which played a significant role in Japanese culture, particularly in agriculture and traditional celebrations. The name may have been given to children born during specific seasons or auspicious times of the year.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tokie can be found in the "Genji Monogatari" (The Tale of Genji), a classic work of Japanese literature written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century. In this literary masterpiece, Tokie is mentioned as the name of a minor character, suggesting that the name was in use during that time period.
Throughout Japanese history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tokie. One example is Tokie Kanze (1363-1384), a prominent Noh actor and performer during the Muromachi period (1336-1573). Another historical figure was Tokie Hirohata (1556-1624), a samurai warrior who served under the powerful Tokugawa shogunate in the late 16th century.
Moving forward in time, Tokie Sato (1825-1873) was a renowned Japanese poet and calligrapher who lived during the Edo period (1603-1868). Her works were highly regarded and celebrated for their artistry and elegance.
In the 20th century, Tokie Masao (1907-1986) was a respected Japanese economist and academic. He made significant contributions to the field of economic theory and served as a professor at prestigious universities in Japan.
Finally, Tokie Inagaki (1898-1970) was a Japanese artist known for her exquisite woodblock prints and paintings. Her works often depicted traditional Japanese subjects and landscapes, capturing the beauty and essence of her culture.
It is worth noting that while the name Tokie has historical roots in Japan, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with strong Japanese cultural influences or communities.
People
Tokie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tokie 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
Tokie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tokie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tokie 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tokie a common name?
We classify Tokie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tokie most popular?
The single biggest year for Tokie was 1921, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tokie is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tokie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tokie 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.
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.