Tommie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationTOM-ee / /ˈtɒmi/English; diminutive of Thomas
Meaning
Twin (Aramaic); a variant of Thomas
Historical & Cultural Background
Tommie is a diminutive form of the name Thomas, which has biblical origins. The name Thomas is derived from the Aramaic word 'twin.' It has been popular in various cultures and languages, often used as a standalone name or a nickname. The name has seen various spellings and forms throughout history, contributing to its widespread use.
Trend Summary
Tommie has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often associated with the more traditional name Thomas.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tommy
- Tomas
International Variants
- Tomas (Spanish)
- Toma (Bulgarian)
- Tomáš (Czech)
Famous people named Tommie
Tommie Smith was an American athlete known for his iconic protest during the 1968 Olympics.
Tommie Lee is an American television personality recognized for her role on the reality show 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.'.
Tommie DeVito was a member of the famous rock band The Four Seasons.
Tommie G. is a notable American rapper and songwriter.
Fictional characters named Tommie
Tommie is a character in the animated series 'The Tom and Jerry Show,' known for his mischievous antics.
Tommie is a character in the children's book series 'The Adventures of Tommie the Turtle,' where he explores various adventures.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tommie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Tommie has ranked as high as #529 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Texas, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Tommie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tommie (2006)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
FL | 6 | |
TN | 6 | |
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 15 |
1881 | 11 |
1882 | 8 |
1883 | 10 |
1884 | 21 |
1885 | 12 |
1886 | 33 |
1887 | 18 |
1888 | 21 |
1889 | 32 |
1890 | 22 |
1891 | 28 |
1892 | 21 |
1893 | 27 |
1894 | 31 |
1895 | 38 |
1896 | 45 |
1897 | 43 |
1898 | 43 |
1899 | 38 |
1900 | 81 |
1901 | 55 |
1902 | 67 |
1903 | 79 |
1904 | 60 |
1905 | 61 |
1906 | 79 |
1907 | 96 |
1908 | 106 |
1909 | 113 |
1910 | 129 |
1911 | 152 |
1912 | 199 |
1913 | 225 |
1914 | 296 |
1915 | 318 |
1916 | 372 |
1917 | 375 |
1918 | 433 |
1919 | 458 |
1920 | 414 |
1921 | 409 |
1922 | 425 |
1923 | 478 |
1924 | 416 |
1925 | 489 |
1926 | 464 |
1927 | 496 |
1928 | 452 |
1929 | 515 |
1930 | 533 |
1931 | 494 |
1932 | 462 |
1933 | 508 |
1934 | 465 |
1935 | 502 |
1936 | 504 |
1937 | 552 |
1938 | 509 |
1939 | 495 |
1940 | 557 |
1941 | 576 |
1942 | 603 |
1943 | 562 |
1944 | 561 |
1945 | 603 |
1946 | 587 |
1947 | 669 |
1948 | 652 |
1949 | 587 |
1950 | 596 |
1951 | 599 |
1952 | 582 |
1953 | 546 |
1954 | 530 |
1955 | 506 |
1956 | 489 |
1957 | 472 |
1958 | 508 |
1959 | 430 |
1960 | 416 |
1961 | 389 |
1962 | 364 |
1963 | 374 |
1964 | 371 |
1965 | 328 |
1966 | 293 |
1967 | 273 |
1968 | 292 |
1969 | 274 |
1970 | 312 |
1971 | 246 |
1972 | 238 |
1973 | 204 |
1974 | 227 |
1975 | 193 |
1976 | 182 |
1977 | 180 |
1978 | 173 |
1979 | 170 |
1980 | 195 |
1981 | 174 |
1982 | 182 |
1983 | 158 |
1984 | 135 |
1985 | 147 |
1986 | 135 |
1987 | 144 |
1988 | 155 |
1989 | 137 |
1990 | 133 |
1991 | 139 |
1992 | 117 |
1993 | 112 |
1994 | 101 |
1995 | 82 |
1996 | 79 |
1997 | 77 |
1998 | 102 |
1999 | 78 |
2000 | 79 |
2001 | 80 |
2002 | 71 |
2003 | 64 |
2004 | 64 |
2005 | 77 |
2006 | 51 |
2007 | 65 |
2008 | 60 |
2009 | 51 |
2010 | 58 |
2011 | 52 |
2012 | 42 |
2013 | 41 |
2014 | 46 |
2015 | 43 |
2016 | 30 |
2017 | 44 |
2018 | 47 |
2019 | 45 |
2020 | 33 |
2021 | 34 |
2022 | 32 |
2023 | 31 |
2024 | 22 |