Thompson Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TOM-sən /ˈtɒm.sən/
Origin: English; Scottish
Meaning: Son of Thomas
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Thompson is derived from the medieval given name Thomas, which has biblical origins. It became a common surname in England and Scotland, often indicating lineage.
The name has been borne by various notable figures throughout history, contributing to its popularity as both a surname and a given name.
Famous people named Thompson
Thompson is a musician best known for his work with the band The Thompson Twins.
Thompson is a writer best known for his novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
Thompson is a filmmaker best known for the film The Last Black Man in San Francisco.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Thompson was first seen in the United States in 1882. Thompson has ranked as high as #1303 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Thompson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Thompson (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 | |
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 26 |
| 1916 | 26 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 32 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1920 | 29 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 19 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 28 |
| 1925 | 19 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1927 | 15 |
| 1928 | 17 |
| 1929 | 21 |
| 1930 | 24 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 18 |
| 1934 | 17 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1940 | 19 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1942 | 23 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1944 | 22 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1947 | 16 |
| 1948 | 28 |
| 1949 | 23 |
| 1950 | 22 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1952 | 22 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1956 | 20 |
| 1957 | 19 |
| 1958 | 21 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 19 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 29 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 76 |
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 61 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 43 |