Tollie
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About Tollie
Tollie is an uncommon masculine name with various potential origins. It likely originated as a diminutive of names containing the element 'tol' or 'toll,' such as Bartholomew or Anatoly. In some cases, it may have evolved from the surname Tolley or Tolly, which derived from the Old English 'toll,' meaning 'tax' or 'tribute,' often referring to a tax collector. Tollie has a vintage, folksy quality reminiscent of rural American naming traditions from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when nickname-style given names were more prevalent. The name is extremely rare in contemporary use, giving it a distinctive character that might appeal to parents seeking an old-fashioned name with a friendly, approachable sound.
Tollie is also given to girls.
Pronounced TAH-lee.
As of October 2026, Tollie ranked #13135 for girls in US births in 1987 and #4930 for boys in US births in 1984 SSA, peaked at #1567 for girls in 1896 and #751 for boys in 1888.
Popularity & trends
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| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |