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👧As Girl Name

1996

First Year

2012

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#12198

Peak Rank

55

Total Count

9

Years Active

👦As Boy Name

2004

First Year

2016

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#10921

Peak Rank

21

Total Count

4

Years Active

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## The Story of Tochi

### As a girl name

Tochi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1996, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 8 Tochis were born — ranking #12,198 that year. As of 2026, Tochi ranks #12,198 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 55 Tochis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

Tochi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 6 Tochis were born — ranking #10,921 that year. As of 2026, Tochi ranks #12,182 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Tochis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Tochi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tochi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Taci](/taci)
* Tachy
* Tachi
* Touchy
* Techy
* Tucci
* Tetchy
* Tichy
* Titchy
* Tuce
* [Taji](/taji)
* Tacho

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Tochi

What does the name Tochi mean?

Tochi is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Tochi in 2026?

In 2026, Tochi ranks #12,198 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Tochi most popular?

Tochi reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #12,198 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Tochi a unisex name?

Yes — Tochi is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 72% of Tochis assigned female and 28% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Tochi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tochi include Cullen, Dixi, Kinna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧CullenPeak #12198](/cullen)[👧DixiPeak #12198](/dixi)[👧KinnaPeak #12198](/kinna)[👧JesselynnPeak #12198](/jesselynn)

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦OlukayodePeak #10921](/olukayode)[👦OphirPeak #10921](/ophir)[👦LaryanPeak #10921](/laryan)[👦TashadPeak #10921](/tashad)

## About the name Tochi 

Tochi is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 55 births in the dataset. Tochi's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #12,198\. Use the chart and map above to compare Tochi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2012 → ](/year/2012)
* [ Names of the 2010s → ](/decade/2010s)
* [ Names starting with "T" → ](/letter/t)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.
