Thomass
Twin, referring to one of a pair or closely associated with another.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Thomass. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Thomass today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Thomass births was 1957 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Thomass. 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 Thomass is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Thomass' were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Thomass. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1957
5 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1957 SSA rank
#4,503
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Thomass: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Thomass 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 Thomass during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Thomass
The given name Thomass is derived from the Aramaic name Toma, which means "twin." This name gained significant prominence during the early Christian era, thanks to one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, known as Thomas the Apostle. The name is believed to have originated around the 1st century AD in the Middle East region, where Aramaic was widely spoken.
The Gospel of John in the New Testament mentions Thomas as "Didymus," which is the Greek translation of the Aramaic word "Toma," further solidifying the connection between the name and its meaning. The name is also mentioned in other early Christian texts, such as the Acts of Thomas, an apocryphal work from the 3rd century AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Thomass comes from the Roman martyr Saint Thomas, who was executed in the 3rd century AD during the reign of Emperor Aurelian. Another notable figure was Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), an Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, and theologian who is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the medieval period.
In the 4th century AD, Thomas the Apostle's remains were believed to have been transferred to Edessa (modern-day Şanlıurfa, Turkey), where a church was built in his honor. This event contributed to the name's popularity in the region.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained further prominence with individuals like Thomas More (1478-1535), an English lawyer, social philosopher, and renowned Renaissance humanist who was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1935.
Other notable figures with the name Thomass include Thomas Becket (1118-1170), the Archbishop of Canterbury who was famously assassinated after a dispute with King Henry II of England, and Thomas Edison (1847-1931), the prolific American inventor best known for his work on the incandescent light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera.
The name Thomass has also been associated with literary figures, such as Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), an English novelist and poet, and Thomas Pynchon (born 1937), an American novelist known for his postmodern works.
Throughout history, the name Thomass has maintained its popularity across various cultures and regions, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. Its enduring appeal can be attributed to its rich historical and religious significance, as well as its association with influential figures from various fields.
People
Thomass + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Thomass 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
Thomass: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Thomass?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Thomass 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Thomass a common name?
We classify Thomass as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Thomass most popular?
The single biggest year for Thomass was 1957, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Thomass is about 68 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 Thomass in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Thomass a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Thomass 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 Thomass still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Thomass 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 Thomass 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 share the name Thomass?
You can see how many Americans are named Thomass on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.