UK boy's name
Toussaint
A French masculine name meaning "all saints" or "feast of all saints".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Toussaint is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Toussaint popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2337, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Toussaint is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Toussaint. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Toussaint ranked #2337 for boys in England and Wales in 1997, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 4 boys were registered as Toussaint.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Toussaint as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2337
1997
Births in 1997
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Toussaint mean?
The name Toussaint is of French origin, derived from the phrase "tous les saints," meaning "all the saints." This reflects its linguistic roots in the Catholic tradition and was often given to children born on All Saints' Day, a Christian feast day celebrated on November 1st.
In its earliest recorded form, Toussaint appeared as a surname in France as early as the 12th century. Over time, it transitioned into a given name, particularly in French-speaking regions of Europe and the Caribbean.
One of the earliest and most notable historical figures bearing the name Toussaint was Toussaint Louverture (1743-1803), a Haitian revolutionary leader who played a crucial role in the Haitian Revolution and the eventual abolition of slavery in the French colonies.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Toussaint Charbonneau (c. 1767-1843), a French-Canadian explorer and trader who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition across the western United States. His wife, Sacagawea, was a crucial guide and interpreter for the expedition.
In the realm of literature, Toussaint Louverture was the subject of a celebrated poem by William Wordsworth, titled "To Toussaint L'Ouverture" (1802), which celebrated his heroism and struggle for freedom.
Toussaint Merle (1822-1900) was a French painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits, while Toussaint de Forbin-Janson (1629-1713) was a French Catholic prelate and diplomat who served as Bishop of Digne and later as Bishop of Marseille.
In the 20th century, Toussaint Louverture's legacy continued to inspire, with figures like Toussaint Louverture Lusambo (1916-1959), a Congolese politician and independence activist who fought against Belgian colonial rule in the Congo.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Toussaint by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Toussaint was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2337 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Toussaint: questions and answers
How popular is the name Toussaint in the UK right now?
In 1997, Toussaint was ranked #2337 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Toussaint most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 4 babies registered as Toussaint in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Toussaint?
A French masculine name meaning "all saints" or "feast of all saints".
How many people are called Toussaint in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Toussaint across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.