boys' name · peaked 1972

Toussaint

Every Toussaint since 1914 — 527 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
00.010.010.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1972Boys
Rank 2025
#5,025
among boys
Babies in 2025
20
named Toussaint
Peak year
1972
22 babies
All-time total
527
since 1914

The story of Toussaint

Toussaint is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,025 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1914, 527 American babies have been named Toussaint. Its peak came in 1972, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Toussaint stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Toussaint year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 20 #5,025
2024 16 #5,874
2023 17 #5,644
2022 13 #6,785
2021 13 #6,647
2020 5 #13,873
2019 11 #7,582
2018 11 #7,568
2017 6 #12,102
2016 12 #7,105
2015 7 #10,533
2014
2013 9 #8,706
2012 5 #14,039
2011
2010 5 #14,064
2009 6 #12,340
2008
2007 8 #9,695
2006 8 #9,501
2005
2004 6 #11,226
2003 5 #12,607
2002 6 #10,545
2001 8 #8,261
2000 5 #11,992
1995 5 #10,207
1990 8 #6,365
1985 6 #6,471
1980 15 #3,088
1975 6 #5,415
1970 13 #2,730
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Famous people named Toussaint

  1. Toussaint Louverture Social activist · 1743–1803

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Toussaint in 2025?

Toussaint ranked #5,025 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Toussaint?

527 babies have been named Toussaint in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Toussaint most popular?

Toussaint peaked in 1972, when 22 newborns received the name.

Is Toussaint a boy or girl name?

Toussaint is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Toussaint rising or falling?

Toussaint is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Toussaint?

Well-known people named Toussaint include Toussaint Louverture (social activist).

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