Thomas Boy

Popularity: #39 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationTOM-us / /ˈtɒməs/

Aramaic; Greek; Latin

Meaning

Aramaic: twin; Greek: a name derived from the Hebrew word for 'twin'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Thomas has roots in Aramaic, where it means 'twin'. It became popular in the Christian tradition due to Saint Thomas, one of the twelve apostles. The name has been widely used across various cultures and languages, often associated with notable historical figures. Its popularity has persisted through centuries, making it a classic choice for boys.

Trend Summary

Thomas has consistently remained a popular name in the United States, often ranking within the top 100 names for boys.

Similar Names

TimothyTobiasTalonTannerTitusTheoTristan

Variants

  • Tom
  • Tommy

International Variants

  • Tomás (Spanish)
  • Tomas (Czech)
  • Toma (Bulgarian)
  • Tomaš (Croatian)
  • Tomasz (Polish)

Famous people named Thomas

Thomas Jefferson was an American Founding Father and the third President of the United States.

Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman, known for developing the electric light bulb.

Thomas Hardy was an English novelist and poet, recognized for his works such as 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles'.

Thomas Mann was a German novelist and Nobel Prize winner, famous for his book 'The Magic Mountain'.

Fictional characters named Thomas

Thomas the Tank Engine is a character from the children's television series of the same name, known for his adventures on the Island of Sodor.

Thomas Shelby is a character from the television series 'Peaky Blinders', portrayed as the ambitious leader of a gangster family.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Thomas was first seen in the United States in 1880. Thomas has ranked as high as #12 nationally, which occurred in 1952, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Thomas has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Thomas (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 569
9%
CA 509
8%
NY 411
7%
FL 352
6%
PA 260
4%
NC 247
4%
OH 237
4%
GA 228
4%
MA 223
4%
IL 214
3%
VA 213
3%
TN 192
3%
MI 177
3%
IN 151
2%
SC 150
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18802,534
18812,282
18822,610
18832,316
18842,572
18852,266
18862,337
18872,151
18882,449
18892,233
18902,200
18911,982
18922,413
18932,157
18942,170
18952,153
18962,088
18971,980
18982,161
18991,811
19002,556
19011,820
19022,134
19031,962
19042,057
19052,135
19062,176
19072,174
19082,301
19092,468
19102,851
19113,292
19126,087
19137,096
19148,850
191511,490
191611,998
191712,611
191813,910
191913,434
192014,936
192115,308
192215,261
192315,886
192416,555
192516,688
192616,592
192717,027
192816,582
192916,274
193017,007
193116,846
193216,835
193316,506
193417,372
193517,685
193618,343
193719,771
193821,380
193922,128
194023,992
194126,643
194231,097
194332,874
194431,603
194531,873
194638,876
194744,840
194843,778
194945,195
195045,596
195148,275
195248,650
195347,009
195447,157
195545,855
195644,841
195744,624
195842,087
195940,291
196039,273
196137,568
196236,525
196335,490
196434,451
196531,606
196629,005
196728,251
196827,424
196927,466
197026,674
197123,150
197219,561
197317,924
197417,270
197516,535
197616,122
197716,591
197816,483
197916,456
198017,565
198117,160
198217,579
198317,565
198417,597
198517,607
198617,363
198718,137
198818,808
198918,436
199018,230
199116,788
199215,288
199314,868
199414,910
199514,163
199613,805
199712,899
199812,890
199912,793
200012,639
200112,148
200211,293
200310,934
200410,504
200510,041
20069,514
20078,935
20088,368
20097,727
20107,135
20116,928
20126,855
20136,797
20147,041
20157,203
20167,365
20177,184
20186,836
20196,666
20206,447
20216,680
20226,507
20236,620
20246,576