boy's name
Toru
TOH-roo (Japanese)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 60
Toru is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 5 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.
- Peaked in 1922, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Toru Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Toru?
In 1995, Toru was given to 5 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 Toru
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Toru Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Toru over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Toru
- Japanese TOH-roo
Sibling Names for Toru
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Toru — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Toru
How popular is the name Toru?
In 1995, Toru was given to 5 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 Toru a girl's or a boy's name?
Toru is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Toru?
Toru has 2 syllables.
When was Toru most popular?
Toru peaked in 1922, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.