Tosh
Every Tosh since 1971 — 557 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tosh
Tosh is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1971, 557 American babies have been named Tosh. Its peak came in 2006, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tosh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tosh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #12,110 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,495 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #14,080 |
| 2016 | 5 | #14,010 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,289 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,279 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,894 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,374 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,966 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,510 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,152 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3,817 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,996 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,447 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,549 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,228 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,774 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,382 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,410 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,352 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,648 |
| 1985 | 11 | #4,030 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,087 |
| 1975 | 13 | #3,067 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Tosh
- Tosh Van der Sande Cyclist · b. 1990
- Tosh McKinlay Soccer player · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tosh in 2025?
Tosh did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Tosh?
557 babies have been named Tosh in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tosh most popular?
Tosh peaked in 2006, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Tosh a boy or girl name?
Tosh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tosh rising or falling?
Tosh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tosh?
Well-known people named Tosh include Tosh Van der Sande (cyclist), Tosh McKinlay (soccer player).