Tommy
Tommy is a diminutive of Thomas, derived from the Aramaic name meaning 'twin.' It has evolved from a nickname into a given name in its own right, carrying a friendly and approachable quality.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 449. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 368
- 2012: 388
- 2013: 368
- 2014: 333
- 2015: 355
- 2016: 322
- 2017: 345
- 2018: 332
- 2019: 361
- 2020: 326
- 2021: 351
- 2022: 358
- 2023: 387
- 2024: 360
- 2025: 420
- 2026 (projected): 449
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Has a youthful, informal quality that works well for children
- •May be perceived as less formal than Thomas in professional settings
- •Works well as both a standalone name and nickname
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Tommy Lee Jones
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Tommy Hilfiger
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Tommy Chong
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Tommy Lasorda
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Statistics
178,733
Total births since 1880
1947
Peak year
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