Tomie Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TOH-mee /ˈtoʊmi/
Origin: Japanese; English
Meaning: Japanese: friend; English: a diminutive of Thomas
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tomie is derived from the Hebrew name Toviyah, which translates to "God is good." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, moving from Hebrew to Greek as Tobias, then into Latin as Tobias, and eventually into Old French before being adapted into English. The transition into English saw the name take on various forms, including Tobias and its diminutive Tom.
The name Tomie can be seen as a modern diminutive or variation of Tom, which itself is a short form of Thomas, originating from the Aramaic word "twin." Historically, the name Tobias is notable for its presence in the biblical Book of Tobit, which is part of the Apocrypha in some Christian traditions. This text, dating back to the 3rd century BCE, tells the story of Tobit and his son Tobias, emphasizing themes of piety, family, and divine providence.
The name Thomas gained prominence due to Saint Thomas the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, who is often associated with doubt and later faith. The name became widely used in Christian contexts, particularly after the translation of the Bible into English in the 17th century, notably in the King James Version.
Culturally, the name Tomie, while less common, carries the same connotations of goodness and divine favor associated with its Hebrew roots. The enduring nature of names like Tom and Thomas in various cultures reflects a broader tradition of naming practices that emphasize familial and religious significance.
The diminutive form Tomie may evoke a sense of affection and familiarity, aligning with the broader cultural resonance of names that signify connection and warmth.
Famous people named Tomie
In this section, you will find notable people named Tomie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tomie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Tomie dePaola is an author and illustrator best known for Strega Nona, The Art Lesson, and Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs.
Fictional characters named Tomie
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Tomie is a fictional character from the manga series Tomie by Junji Ito. She is a beautiful girl who drives those around her to madness and obsession, often leading to their demise.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Tomie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tomie was first seen in the United States in 1886.
Tomie has ranked as high as #830 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, and North Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Tomie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tomie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tomie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Tomie (1937)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tomie.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1932 | 21 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1929 | 22 |
| 1928 | 20 |
| 1927 | 26 |
| 1926 | 26 |
| 1925 | 24 |
| 1924 | 26 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1922 | 26 |
| 1921 | 26 |
| 1920 | 24 |
| 1919 | 39 |
| 1918 | 27 |
| 1917 | 19 |
| 1916 | 25 |
| 1915 | 30 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1913 | 18 |
| 1912 | 17 |
| 1911 | 15 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1886 | 6 |