boy's name
Tokio
TOH-kee-oh
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 55
Tokio is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1923 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Tokio is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1920, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Tokio Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 24 |
How Popular Is Tokio?
In 1923, Tokio was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tokio
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tokio Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tokio over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tokio
- Pronunciation TOH-kee-oh
Sibling Names for Tokio
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tokio — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tokio
How popular is the name Tokio?
In 1923, Tokio was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Tokio a girl's or a boy's name?
Tokio is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tokio?
Tokio has 3 syllables.
When was Tokio most popular?
Tokio peaked in 1920, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.