Tomi Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationTOH-mee / ˈtoʊ.miJapanese; Finnish
Meaning
Japanese: friend; Finnish: twin
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japan, Tomi is often associated with positive traits such as friendship and loyalty. In Finland, it can be linked to the concept of twins, reflecting familial bonds. The name has gained popularity in various cultures due to its pleasant sound and meaningful interpretations. It is used in both traditional and modern contexts.
Trend Summary
The name Tomi has seen a steady presence in various cultures, though it remains relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tomi
- Tomiya
International Variants
- Tomi (Japanese)
- Tomi (Finnish)
Famous people named Tomi
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tomi was first seen in the United States in 1916. Tomi has ranked as high as #1040 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Tomi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tomi (2001)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 19 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1948 | 26 |
| 1949 | 18 |
| 1950 | 21 |
| 1951 | 22 |
| 1952 | 18 |
| 1953 | 49 |
| 1954 | 37 |
| 1955 | 37 |
| 1956 | 47 |
| 1957 | 39 |
| 1958 | 32 |
| 1959 | 43 |
| 1960 | 45 |
| 1961 | 56 |
| 1962 | 44 |
| 1963 | 51 |
| 1964 | 52 |
| 1965 | 39 |
| 1966 | 44 |
| 1967 | 36 |
| 1968 | 49 |
| 1969 | 49 |
| 1970 | 54 |
| 1971 | 36 |
| 1972 | 48 |
| 1973 | 41 |
| 1974 | 34 |
| 1975 | 46 |
| 1976 | 45 |
| 1977 | 60 |
| 1978 | 50 |
| 1979 | 58 |
| 1980 | 46 |
| 1981 | 57 |
| 1982 | 42 |
| 1983 | 31 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 42 |
| 1986 | 49 |
| 1987 | 57 |
| 1988 | 37 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 41 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 35 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 22 |