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Tolson

♂ Boy

Pronounced TOHL-sun /ˈtoʊl.sən/Medium

Meaning: Tolson is an English surname turned modern given name, likely a patronymic meaning 'son of Toll' or 'son of Tolle.' As a first name its route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A -son surname-name with a fresh feel: Tolson likely means 'son of Toll' (said 'TOHL-sun'). Its route is uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningTolson is an English surname turned modern given name, likely a patronymic meaning 'son of Toll' or 'son of Tolle.' As a first name its route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12166 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 26

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020192024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tolson comes from an English surname, most likely 'son of Toll.' As a modern given name it reads crisp and surname-style, riding the -son trend; its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'TOHL-sun').

It appears only rarely as a boys' name in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and modern.

Did you know? Tolson is an English surname turned given name, likely a patronymic — 'son of Toll' or Tolle. Its route into first-name use is uncertain, which we note (said 'TOHL-sun').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Tolson — English surname 'son of Toll'; given-name route uncertain

Variations

TolsenTollson

Nicknames

TolSonny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tolson mean?

Tolson is an English surname turned given name, likely 'son of Toll'; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tolson?

It's said TOHL-sun /ˈtoʊl.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tolson a boy or girl name?

Here Tolson is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tolson?

Tolson is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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