Tokie
A girl's name of Japanese origin with 56 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Tokie peaked during early twentieth-century America, when 13 babies received this name in a single year (1921). That era was defined by heritage-rooted naming, and Tokie has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Tokie is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tokie is a girl's baby name of Japanese origin, a Japanese feminine given name often written with kanji such as 時絵 ('time, picture') or 登紀恵 ('to ascend, chronicle, blessing'), though various character combinations are possible. The -ie/-e ending is a traditional feature of Japanese feminine names.
Tokie appears primarily in Japanese and Japanese-American families as a traditional Japanese feminine name. It has the gentle, lyrical quality characteristic of Japanese names with the classic -ie ending. For families of Japanese heritage who want a name that feels authentically traditional while being shorter and simpler than many multi-syllable Japanese names, Tokie offers an intimate and meaningful option.
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Phonetically, Tokie belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their bright, approachable ending — giving the name a friendly, informal feel. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.
Within the Japanese naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Japanese names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Tokie’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tokie has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1919.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | #10502 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 39 | #4336 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 12 | #2794 | — |
The Story of Tokie
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1921, Tokie is a name steeped in history. Girls named Tokie are most likely born between 1919 and 1931.
How rare is Tokie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tokie is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1919, peaked in the 1920s with 39 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Tokie by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 1919–1975)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 | #10502 |
| 1926 | 6 | #4792 |
| 1925 | 7 | #4390 |
| 1924 | 5 | #5814 |
| 1923 | 8 | #3931 |
| 1921 | 13 | #2752 |
| 1919 | 12 | #2794 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1919–1975