Tomie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationTOH-mee / ˈtoʊmiJapanese; English
Meaning
Japanese: friend; English: a diminutive of Thomas
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, the name Tomie can be associated with friendship and companionship. It is often used as a feminine name but can also be given to boys. The name has gained some recognition in English-speaking countries as a diminutive of Thomas, which has biblical roots. The name Thomas itself means 'twin' in Aramaic.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tomi
- Tommy
International Variants
- Tomi (Hungarian)
- Tome (Slavic)
Famous people named Tomie
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Fictional characters named Tomie
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Sibling Suggestions
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 South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Tomie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tomie (1937)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 15 |
| 1912 | 17 |
| 1913 | 18 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1915 | 30 |
| 1916 | 25 |
| 1917 | 19 |
| 1918 | 27 |
| 1919 | 39 |
| 1920 | 24 |
| 1921 | 26 |
| 1922 | 26 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1924 | 26 |
| 1925 | 24 |
| 1926 | 26 |
| 1927 | 26 |
| 1928 | 20 |
| 1929 | 22 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 21 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |