Tom Boy
Origin(s)
Hebrew; Aramaic; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'twin'; Aramaic: 'to be perfect'; English: diminutive of Thomas
Historical & Cultural Background
Tom is often used as a diminutive of the name Thomas, which has biblical origins. The name Thomas is derived from the Aramaic word 'twin'. Tom has been a popular name in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages and has been used in various literary works and folklore.
Trend Summary
Tom has consistently been a popular name in the United States, though its usage has declined in recent years.
Similar Names
Tobias, Tomas, Tam, Tanner, Talon, Tobyn, Tobin
Variants
- Thomas
- Tommy
International Variants
- Tomas (Spanish)
- Toma (Bulgarian)
- Tomáš (Czech)
- Toma (Italian)
Famous people named Tom
Tom Hanks is an acclaimed American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in films such as 'Forrest Gump' and 'Saving Private Ryan'.
Tom Brady is a professional American football quarterback widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NFL history.
Tom Jones is a Welsh singer known for his powerful voice and hits like 'It's Not Unusual'.
Tom Cruise is a prominent American actor and producer known for his roles in the 'Mission: Impossible' series.
Fictional characters named Tom
Tom Sawyer is a character from Mark Twain's novel 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', known for his adventurous spirit.
Tom and Jerry are iconic characters from the animated series created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, known for their comedic rivalry.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tom was first seen in the United States in 1880. Tom has ranked as high as #176 nationally which occurred in 1959 and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Tom has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tom (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 399 |
1881 | 349 |
1882 | 390 |
1883 | 386 |
1884 | 394 |
1885 | 361 |
1886 | 383 |
1887 | 329 |
1888 | 416 |
1889 | 379 |
1890 | 347 |
1891 | 318 |
1892 | 381 |
1893 | 349 |
1894 | 343 |
1895 | 335 |
1896 | 339 |
1897 | 298 |
1898 | 337 |
1899 | 288 |
1900 | 469 |
1901 | 291 |
1902 | 312 |
1903 | 295 |
1904 | 318 |
1905 | 317 |
1906 | 298 |
1907 | 313 |
1908 | 340 |
1909 | 340 |
1910 | 428 |
1911 | 365 |
1912 | 538 |
1913 | 573 |
1914 | 735 |
1915 | 869 |
1916 | 971 |
1917 | 981 |
1918 | 1,104 |
1919 | 1,059 |
1920 | 1,207 |
1921 | 1,092 |
1922 | 1,084 |
1923 | 1,131 |
1924 | 1,097 |
1925 | 1,216 |
1926 | 1,252 |
1927 | 1,269 |
1928 | 1,305 |
1929 | 1,270 |
1930 | 1,336 |
1931 | 1,363 |
1932 | 1,538 |
1933 | 1,425 |
1934 | 1,579 |
1935 | 1,725 |
1936 | 1,695 |
1937 | 1,807 |
1938 | 1,931 |
1939 | 2,028 |
1940 | 2,287 |
1941 | 2,500 |
1942 | 2,875 |
1943 | 2,910 |
1944 | 2,901 |
1945 | 2,893 |
1946 | 3,624 |
1947 | 3,922 |
1948 | 3,429 |
1949 | 2,543 |
1950 | 1,823 |
1951 | 1,522 |
1952 | 1,439 |
1953 | 1,377 |
1954 | 1,388 |
1955 | 1,513 |
1956 | 1,914 |
1957 | 3,352 |
1958 | 4,358 |
1959 | 5,068 |
1960 | 4,896 |
1961 | 4,727 |
1962 | 4,172 |
1963 | 3,697 |
1964 | 3,294 |
1965 | 2,497 |
1966 | 1,850 |
1967 | 1,491 |
1968 | 1,362 |
1969 | 1,214 |
1970 | 1,130 |
1971 | 867 |
1972 | 581 |
1973 | 453 |
1974 | 423 |
1975 | 303 |
1976 | 317 |
1977 | 285 |
1978 | 244 |
1979 | 261 |
1980 | 235 |
1981 | 243 |
1982 | 197 |
1983 | 200 |
1984 | 187 |
1985 | 180 |
1986 | 188 |
1987 | 177 |
1988 | 189 |
1989 | 189 |
1990 | 214 |
1991 | 194 |
1992 | 151 |
1993 | 146 |
1994 | 116 |
1995 | 134 |
1996 | 126 |
1997 | 125 |
1998 | 132 |
1999 | 116 |
2000 | 99 |
2001 | 96 |
2002 | 140 |
2003 | 132 |
2004 | 107 |
2005 | 125 |
2006 | 109 |
2007 | 94 |
2008 | 96 |
2009 | 99 |
2010 | 80 |
2011 | 83 |
2012 | 83 |
2013 | 82 |
2014 | 77 |
2015 | 70 |
2016 | 70 |
2017 | 88 |
2018 | 66 |
2019 | 87 |
2020 | 58 |
2021 | 64 |
2022 | 60 |
2023 | 50 |
2024 | 46 |