Toccora
A girl's name of Italian origin with 32 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Toccora is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1981 to 1984, Toccora has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Toccora is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Toccora is a girl's baby name of Unknown origin, possibly inspired by the musical term toccata — from the Italian toccare meaning 'to touch,' used for keyboard compositions designed to show off technical brilliance. The -ora ending gives it a more feminine, flowing quality.
Toccora has an unmistakably musical feel — rhythmic and performative. It's the kind of name that sounds like something being played, vibrant and expressive from the first syllable.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Toccora is rooted in the Italian tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1981 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Toccora’s rarity (32 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Toccora has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1981.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 32 | — |
The Story of Toccora
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1982, Toccora is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Toccora are most likely born between 1981 and 1984.
How rare is Toccora?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Toccora is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1981, peaked in the 1980s with 32 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 1981–1984)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 6 | #10329 |
| 1983 | 9 | #7271 |
| 1982 | 11 | #6340 |
| 1981 | 6 | #10330 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1981–1984