Everything about the name TORONTO

Meaning, origin, history

Toronto is a name of Native American origin, derived from the Mohawk word "Tkaronto," which means "where there are trees in water." The name has been closely associated with the city of Toronto, Canada's largest and most populous city, which was founded as the town of York in 1793 and renamed Toronto in 1834. The original meaning of the name is a reflection of the city's natural beauty and its location on the shores of Lake Ontario. Although not traditionally a personal name, Toronto has been used occasionally as such in recent years, particularly among those who wish to honor their Canadian heritage or connection to the city.

Popularity of the name TORONTO since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Toronto has been used for a total of 49 babies born in the United States since 1956. While it was not a particularly popular choice during this time period, with only one year having more than ten births (7 births in both 1973 and 1974), it appears to have been a steady presence.

The years with the highest number of babies named Toronto were 1973 and 1974, with seven births each. This suggests that there may have been a brief trend or fashion for this name during these years.

It is interesting to note that there was no recorded birth with the name Toronto in some years, such as from 1957 to 1970, and again from 1978 to 1983. This indicates that the name may not have been widely used outside of specific periods.

Overall, while Toronto may not be considered a common or popular baby name based on these statistics, it has still been chosen for a notable number of children born in the United States over the course of several decades.