Toy is a name of Japanese origin, meaning 'child'. It gained popularity worldwide due to its unique sound and its association with the Japanese culture of playfulness and creativity. The name Toy has been used historically for both boys and girls but is currently more common for boys. Its short form, Toyo, can also be used as an independent given name.
The name Toy experienced notable fluctuations in popularity over the given period. Between 1883 and 1955, there were years with fewer than 10 births per year, indicating that the name was not widely used during this time. However, starting from 1957, there was a steady increase in the number of Toy births, reaching a peak of 21 births in 1967. This trend continued until the late 1970s and early 1980s, with a total of 1152 births recorded over the entire period. After 1983, there was another decline in popularity, with fewer than 10 Toy births per year observed consistently.