Thomasine Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTOM-uh-seen / /ˈtɒm.ə.siːn/English; Latin
Meaning
English: Twin; Latin: To be a twin
Historical & Cultural Background
Thomasine is a feminine form of the name Thomas, which has roots in Aramaic. The name became popular in medieval England and has been used in various forms across Europe. It is often associated with the Christian tradition due to Saint Thomas, one of the apostles. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Thomasine has remained relatively uncommon in the United States, with limited usage in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tommy
- Tamsin
International Variants
- Tomasina (Italian)
- Tomasine (French)
Famous people named Thomasine
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Thomasine was first seen in the United States in 1909. Thomasine has ranked as high as #941 nationally, which occurred in 1950, and has been most popular in Virginia, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Thomasine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Thomasine (1975)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 21 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 25 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 23 |
| 1923 | 23 |
| 1924 | 29 |
| 1925 | 25 |
| 1926 | 28 |
| 1927 | 34 |
| 1928 | 31 |
| 1929 | 27 |
| 1930 | 32 |
| 1931 | 30 |
| 1932 | 38 |
| 1933 | 34 |
| 1934 | 32 |
| 1935 | 34 |
| 1936 | 30 |
| 1937 | 29 |
| 1938 | 34 |
| 1939 | 36 |
| 1940 | 37 |
| 1941 | 54 |
| 1942 | 51 |
| 1943 | 53 |
| 1944 | 56 |
| 1945 | 50 |
| 1946 | 51 |
| 1947 | 45 |
| 1948 | 55 |
| 1949 | 53 |
| 1950 | 67 |
| 1951 | 50 |
| 1952 | 56 |
| 1953 | 56 |
| 1954 | 46 |
| 1955 | 45 |
| 1956 | 60 |
| 1957 | 39 |
| 1958 | 42 |
| 1959 | 39 |
| 1960 | 38 |
| 1961 | 33 |
| 1962 | 30 |
| 1963 | 39 |
| 1964 | 38 |
| 1965 | 36 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 31 |
| 1971 | 25 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |