Toyin is of Yoruba origin, a major ethnic group in Nigeria and Benin. It is a unisex given name meaning 'return' or 'to come back'. The name Toyin is often used interchangeably with the names Toyinola, Toyintoyi, or Oyinlola, which also bear similar meanings. In Yoruba culture, names are often chosen based on the day of the week on which a child is born, as well as significant events occurring around the time of birth. Thus, Toyin could be given to a child born on a Tuesday (Oyotun) or might signify a desire for the child's safe return after a difficult birth.
"The name Toyin experienced a notable dip in popularity between 1982 and 1996, with only half the number of births recorded in that decade compared to the years around it."