Tokio

Tokio is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning “Tokyo and east.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Tokio at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“Tokyo and east”

About the name Tokio

Tokio belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “Tokyo and east” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Tokio first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3186 in 1920, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 55 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tokio in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#3186 in 1920
Peak year
1920
Total since 1880
55

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tokio mean?

Tokio means “Tokyo and east” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tokio a boy or girl name?

Tokio is a boy name.

What origin is the name Tokio?

Tokio comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Tokio?

Tokio first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #3186 in 1920, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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