How Many People Are Named Thomas?
2,360,128
people in the United States are named Thomas
1 in 141 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#11
⭐⭐⭐ Very Common
Population Percentage
0.7045%
Of US population
Peak Year
1952
48,728 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Greek, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Pronunciation:
TAHM-əs (American English), TAWM-əs (British English), TAW-MA (French), TO-mas (German), TO-mahs (Du
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Greek form of the Aramaic name תָּאוֹמָא (Ta'oma') which meant "twin". In the New Testament this is the name of an apostle. When he heard that Jesus had risen from the dead he initially doubted the story, until Jesus appeared before him and he examined his wounds himself. According to tradition he was martyred in India. Due to his renown, the name came into general use in the Christian world.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 65.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
243,045
Pennsylvania
184,132
California
136,217
Illinois
134,092
Ohio
132,958
Michigan
105,936
New Jersey
94,974
Texas
92,500
Massachusetts
83,144
Wisconsin
62,677
💡 Fun Facts About "Thomas"
- 6,581 babies were named Thomas in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1952
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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