Thomasena
A feminine name of Greek origin derived from Thomas, meaning "twin".
Name Census estimates that about 408 living Americans carry the first name Thomasena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Thomasena today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Thomasena births was 1948 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Thomasena. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Thomasena is about 65 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Thomasenas were born before 1971.
People living today
408
~ 1 in 840,084 Americans
Peak year
1948
26 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
1992 SSA rank
#15,415
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Thomasena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Thomasena from the 1910s through to the 1990s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 154 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Thomasena 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 Thomasena during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Thomasenas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Thomasena
Thomasena is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Thomas, which itself is derived from the Aramaic name Te'oma, meaning "twin". The name Thomasena was likely first used in medieval Europe, particularly in Italy and other regions with strong Greek cultural influences.
It is believed that the name Thomasena was initially used as a feminine form of the name Thomas, as a way to distinguish between male and female bearers. The earliest recorded use of the name Thomasena dates back to the 13th century, when it was found in various Italian records and documents.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Thomasena was Thomasena Spinelli, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 14th century. She was a member of the powerful Spinelli family of Florence and was known for her involvement in local politics and charitable works.
In the 15th century, Thomasena Fieschi, an Italian nun and mystic, gained recognition for her spiritual writings and her efforts to reform religious orders. She was born in Genoa in 1448 and died in 1510.
During the Renaissance, the name Thomasena was also borne by Thomasena Piccolomini, an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts who lived from 1499 to 1563. She was a member of the influential Piccolomini family and is remembered for her support of artists and scholars.
In the 17th century, Thomasena Bricca, an Italian painter and engraver, made a name for herself in the art world. She was born in Naples in 1629 and was known for her religious paintings and engravings.
Another notable bearer of the name was Thomasena West, an English writer and feminist who lived from 1824 to 1909. She was a prominent advocate for women's rights and education and wrote several works on these topics.
While the name Thomasena has largely fallen out of common usage in recent times, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of names with Greek and Italian origins, reflecting the cultural influences and historical figures who have borne it over the centuries.
People
Thomasena + last name combinations
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FAQ
Thomasena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Thomasena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 408 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Thomasena 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 840,084 US residents.
Is Thomasena a common name?
We classify Thomasena as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 768 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Thomasena most popular?
The single biggest year for Thomasena was 1948, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Thomasena is about 65 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Thomasena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Thomasena in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.