Toronto
Pronunciation: [ t-er-AHNT-oh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Toronto first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 49 babies have been named Toronto in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Toronto is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,410 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,410
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Toronto
Toronto is a boy name .
Toronto is currently ranked #39,410 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Toronto include Tor, Toro, Toroy, Toroie, Nto, Ntoy, Ntoie, Toy, Toie, and Torkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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