Find out how popular the first name Toshiba has been for the last 18 years (from 1974 to 1991) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Toshiba by gender

Based on the last 18 years of data, Toshiba is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1991, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Toshiba.

The history of the first name Toshiba

The name Toshiba is not a traditional given name, but rather the name of a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation. It was formed in 1939 from the merger of two companies, Tokyo Denki and Shibaura Seisaku-sho. The name "Toshiba" is a combination of the first few syllables of each company's name: "To" from Tokyo and "Shiba" from Shibaura.

While not a personal name in the traditional sense, the name Toshiba has its origins in the Japanese language. Tokyo and Shibaura are both place names in Japan, with Tokyo being the capital city and Shibaura being a district in the Minato ward of Tokyo. The word "denki" means "electric" in Japanese, while "seisaku-sho" translates to "manufacturing plant" or "factory."

There are no known historical references to the name Toshiba in ancient texts or religious scriptures, as it was coined in the 20th century as a corporate brand name. However, the company itself has a long history dating back to the late 19th century, when its predecessor companies were founded.

The earliest recorded use of the name Toshiba dates back to 1939, when the merger between Tokyo Denki and Shibaura Seisaku-sho was formalized, and the new company adopted the name Toshiba Corporation. Since then, the name has become synonymous with the company and its various products, particularly in the consumer electronics and semiconductor industries.

While there are no famous individuals throughout history with the given name Toshiba, the company itself has been a major player in the global electronics and technology industries for over 80 years. It has produced numerous innovative products and technologies, and has been a major employer and contributor to the Japanese economy.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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