Toxie
A name inspired by the word "toxic," suggesting a rebellious or unconventional nature.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Toxie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Toxie today is around 75 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Toxie births was 1915 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Toxie. 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
- • The typical person named Toxie is about 75 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Toxies were born before 1961.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Toxie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1915
9 babies that year
Average age
75
years old
1954 SSA rank
#4,325
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Toxie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Toxie from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 17 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Toxie 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 Toxie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Toxies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Toxie
The name Toxie is an unusual and unconventional given name that has its origins in the late 20th century. It is believed to be derived from the English word "toxic," which refers to something poisonous or harmful. The name is likely a modern invention, created as a playful or edgy alternative to more traditional names.
While the name Toxie does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its connection to the concept of toxicity and poison has been present throughout various cultures and time periods. In Greek mythology, for example, there are references to poisonous substances and their use in stories and legends.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Toxie are relatively recent, dating back to the late 20th century. One of the earliest known individuals to bear this name was Toxie, a fictional character from the 1984 American comedy horror film "The Toxic Avenger." In the movie, Toxie is a grotesque but heroic creature who fights against evil forces after being exposed to toxic waste.
Another notable individual with the name Toxie was a professional wrestler from the United States, known as Toxie the Tromette. She competed in various independent wrestling promotions in the 1990s and early 2000s, often appearing in a costume inspired by the character from "The Toxic Avenger."
In the world of music, there was a Canadian punk rock band called Toxie, formed in the late 1980s. The band was active for several years and released a few albums before disbanding in the mid-1990s.
While the name Toxie is undoubtedly uncommon and unconventional, it has gained some recognition and popularity in certain circles, particularly among fans of cult movies, comics, and alternative subcultures. However, due to its relatively recent origin and niche appeal, there are not many notable historical figures or individuals with this name beyond the examples mentioned above.
People
Toxie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Toxie 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
Toxie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Toxie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Toxie 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Toxie a common name?
We classify Toxie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Toxie most popular?
The single biggest year for Toxie was 1915, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Toxie is about 75 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Toxie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Toxie in the SSA data are male. 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.