Thomas
Thomas is a classic name of Aramaic origin meaning 'twin.' It has deep biblical roots as the name of one of Jesus's twelve apostles, often known as 'Doubting Thomas.'
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 7,093. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 6,929
- 2012: 6,855
- 2013: 6,799
- 2014: 7,043
- 2015: 7,204
- 2016: 7,367
- 2017: 7,187
- 2018: 6,840
- 2019: 6,667
- 2020: 6,452
- 2021: 6,680
- 2022: 6,512
- 2023: 6,625
- 2024: 6,596
- 2025: 6,917
- 2026 (projected): 7,093
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works well across cultures with variations like Tomás, Tommaso, and Tomas
- •Strong historical and religious significance
- •Nickname 'Tom' offers a casual, friendly alternative
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Thomas Aquinas
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Tom Hanks
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Statistics
2,358,576
Total births since 1880
1952
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