Tommy Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTOM-ee / /ˈtɑːmi/English; diminutive of Thomas
Meaning
Twin (Aramaic); a nickname for Thomas
Historical & Cultural Background
Tommy is a diminutive form of the name Thomas, which has biblical origins. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century. It is often associated with a friendly and approachable persona. The name has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and military slang.
Trend Summary
Tommy has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., remaining a classic choice for boys.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tom
- Tommy
International Variants
- Tomás (Spanish)
- Tomas (Czech)
- Toma (Italian)
Famous people named Tommy
Tommy Lee is an American musician known for being the drummer of the rock band Mötley Crüe.
Tommy Hilfiger is an American fashion designer recognized for his clothing brand.
Tommy Smothers is an American comedian and musician, famous for his work on 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.'.
Tommy Robinson is a British activist and political commentator.
Fictional characters named Tommy
Tommy Pickles is a character from the animated television series 'Rugrats,' known as the adventurous leader of the group.
Tommy Shelby is a character from the television series 'Peaky Blinders,' who is the ambitious leader of the Shelby crime family.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tommy was first seen in the United States in 1880. Tommy has ranked as high as #156 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Tommy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tommy (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 50 | |
TX | 48 | |
NY | 20 | |
UT | 16 | |
FL | 16 | |
NC | 11 | |
MS | 10 | |
GA | 9 | |
TN | 9 | |
AR | 9 | |
AZ | 9 | |
OH | 9 | |
OK | 9 | |
IL | 7 | |
AL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 5 |
1881 | 8 |
1882 | 7 |
1883 | 11 |
1884 | 6 |
1885 | 7 |
1886 | 13 |
1887 | 18 |
1888 | 10 |
1889 | 9 |
1890 | 14 |
1891 | 8 |
1892 | 16 |
1893 | 16 |
1894 | 14 |
1895 | 20 |
1896 | 17 |
1897 | 15 |
1898 | 18 |
1899 | 21 |
1900 | 42 |
1901 | 31 |
1902 | 32 |
1903 | 44 |
1904 | 32 |
1905 | 37 |
1906 | 28 |
1907 | 44 |
1908 | 57 |
1909 | 59 |
1910 | 82 |
1911 | 71 |
1912 | 91 |
1913 | 120 |
1914 | 181 |
1915 | 193 |
1916 | 210 |
1917 | 262 |
1918 | 297 |
1919 | 298 |
1920 | 344 |
1921 | 400 |
1922 | 498 |
1923 | 479 |
1924 | 568 |
1925 | 705 |
1926 | 751 |
1927 | 878 |
1928 | 1,062 |
1929 | 1,164 |
1930 | 1,386 |
1931 | 1,536 |
1932 | 1,613 |
1933 | 1,630 |
1934 | 1,938 |
1935 | 2,031 |
1936 | 2,107 |
1937 | 2,327 |
1938 | 2,667 |
1939 | 2,622 |
1940 | 2,827 |
1941 | 3,087 |
1942 | 3,531 |
1943 | 3,612 |
1944 | 3,696 |
1945 | 3,448 |
1946 | 4,144 |
1947 | 4,594 |
1948 | 4,220 |
1949 | 3,886 |
1950 | 3,434 |
1951 | 3,582 |
1952 | 3,512 |
1953 | 3,469 |
1954 | 3,407 |
1955 | 3,177 |
1956 | 3,109 |
1957 | 3,679 |
1958 | 3,832 |
1959 | 3,771 |
1960 | 3,684 |
1961 | 3,404 |
1962 | 3,416 |
1963 | 3,499 |
1964 | 3,205 |
1965 | 2,718 |
1966 | 2,467 |
1967 | 2,355 |
1968 | 2,369 |
1969 | 2,249 |
1970 | 2,220 |
1971 | 1,994 |
1972 | 1,773 |
1973 | 1,731 |
1974 | 1,579 |
1975 | 1,554 |
1976 | 1,393 |
1977 | 1,332 |
1978 | 1,321 |
1979 | 1,279 |
1980 | 1,259 |
1981 | 1,213 |
1982 | 1,171 |
1983 | 1,007 |
1984 | 975 |
1985 | 981 |
1986 | 965 |
1987 | 987 |
1988 | 946 |
1989 | 958 |
1990 | 981 |
1991 | 903 |
1992 | 884 |
1993 | 820 |
1994 | 831 |
1995 | 852 |
1996 | 862 |
1997 | 995 |
1998 | 951 |
1999 | 959 |
2000 | 959 |
2001 | 842 |
2002 | 801 |
2003 | 670 |
2004 | 686 |
2005 | 626 |
2006 | 586 |
2007 | 543 |
2008 | 525 |
2009 | 470 |
2010 | 420 |
2011 | 368 |
2012 | 388 |
2013 | 368 |
2014 | 333 |
2015 | 356 |
2016 | 321 |
2017 | 345 |
2018 | 331 |
2019 | 361 |
2020 | 326 |
2021 | 351 |
2022 | 357 |
2023 | 387 |
2024 | 358 |