Toy
Toy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Plaything, play, or sport; also used as a surname or nickname.
Origin and history
Toy originated as an English surname or nickname derived from the vocabulary word for a plaything, or as a short form of names like LaToya. Historically used occasionally as a masculine given name in the late 19th and 20th centuries in the U.S., it has since become extremely rare. Today it is mostly recognized as a unique word name or surname.
Popularity in the United States
1,152 babies in the United States have been named Toy since 1880. It ranks #3542 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- SC (41 %)
- MS (16.2 %)
- TN (16.2 %)
- GA (11.4 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 16 |
| 1890-1900 | 41 |
| 1900-1910 | 65 |
| 1910-1920 | 206 |
| 1920-1930 | 233 |
| 1930-1940 | 149 |
| 1940-1950 | 136 |
| 1950-1960 | 97 |
| 1960-1970 | 68 |
| 1970-1980 | 67 |
| 1980-1990 | 43 |
| 1990-2000 | 26 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Toy
- Toy Patrick: Athlete, Football player
Fun facts
- Toy saw its highest usage as a given name in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- It is part of a category of English word names that transitioned from surnames or casual nicknames into given names.