Toufic
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 7 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Toufic, you're looking at a name that fewer than 7 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The crisp, punchy ending gives Toufic a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
Toufic is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Toufic is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant spelling of Tawfiq, meaning 'success,' 'prosperity,' or 'divine guidance.' In Islamic theology, tawfiq is the grace of God that enables a believer to succeed — the divine facilitation of human effort. Names carrying this meaning declare that the child's achievements are divinely supported.
Found in Lebanese, Syrian, and broader Arab-American communities, Toufic is a name of genuine theological depth and cultural heritage — the French-influenced transliteration reflecting the Lebanese tradition of writing Arabic names through French phonetics.
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In the American context, Toufic is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1995–1995). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 7 total births, Toufic exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Toufic has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1995.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | — |
The Story of Toufic
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1995, Toufic is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Toufic are most likely born between 1995 and 1995.
How rare is Toufic?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Toufic is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 1990s with 7 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1995–1995)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 7 | #7732 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–1995