Thoams
A masculine name of Greek origin signifying "twin".
Name Census estimates that about 173 living Americans carry the first name Thoams. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Thoams today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Thoams births was 1985 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Thoams. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
173
~ 1 in 1,981,239 Americans
Peak year
1985
14 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1995 SSA rank
#6,924
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Thoams: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Thoams from the 1940s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 105 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Thoams by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Thoams during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Thoams' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Thoams
The name Thoams is believed to have originated from the Aramaic name Toma, derived from the word "te'oma" meaning "twin". This name gained widespread recognition during the first century AD, particularly due to its association with the Apostle Thomas, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ.
In the New Testament of the Bible, Thomas is remembered for his initial skepticism towards the resurrection of Jesus, earning him the moniker "Doubting Thomas". He is revered as a saint by various Christian denominations and is traditionally regarded as the founder of Christianity in India.
The earliest recorded use of the name Thoams can be traced back to the ancient Greek text of the New Testament, where it appears as "Θωμάς" (Thomás). This spelling eventually evolved into the Latin form "Thomas" and subsequently into various other variations across different languages and cultures.
One of the most notable figures in history bearing the name Thoams was Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), an Italian Dominican friar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the development of Scholasticism and Christian theology. His influential works, such as the "Summa Theologica", continue to shape Catholic doctrine and philosophy to this day.
Another prominent figure was Thomas More (1478-1535), an English lawyer, philosopher, and statesman who served as Lord Chancellor under King Henry VIII. He is renowned for his staunch opposition to the English Reformation and was eventually canonized as a Catholic martyr by the Catholic Church.
In the realm of science, Thomas Edison (1847-1931), the American inventor and businessman, left an indelible mark with his numerous inventions, including the long-lasting electric light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera.
In literature, Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), an English novelist and poet, is celebrated for his works depicting the stark realities of rural life in Victorian England, with notable novels such as "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" and "Jude the Obscure".
Another noteworthy figure was Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), the third President of the United States, who played a pivotal role in drafting the Declaration of Independence and advocating for democratic principles and individual liberties.
People
Thoams + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Thoams as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Thoams: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Thoams?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 173 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Thoams going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,981,239 US residents.
Is Thoams a common name?
We classify Thoams as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 185 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Thoams most popular?
The single biggest year for Thoams was 1985, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Thoams is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Thoams in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Thoams a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Thoams in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Thoams still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Thoams in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Thoams can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Thoams?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.