Thomias
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "twin" or "travel companion".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Thomias. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Thomias today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Thomias births was 2005 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Thomias. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Thomias. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2005
7 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#10,044
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Thomias: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Thomias 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 Thomias during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Thomias
The name Thomias has its roots in the ancient Greek language and is derived from the word "thomas," which means "twin." This name was popular among early Christian communities and is believed to have been inspired by the biblical figure of Thomas the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ.
During the early centuries of Christianity, the name Thomias gained popularity as a baptismal name, particularly in regions with strong Greek cultural influences, such as the Byzantine Empire and parts of the Middle East. It was also widely adopted in various Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox churches.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Thomias can be found in the writings of the 4th-century church historian, Eusebius of Caesarea, who mentioned a Christian martyr by that name. However, the name's usage can be traced back even further to the 3rd century, as evidenced by inscriptions and records from early Christian communities.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Thomias. One of the most famous was Thomias of Neocaesarea (c. 290 - c. 345), a prominent theologian and bishop who played a significant role in the Council of Nicaea, which established the Nicene Creed, a foundational statement of Christian belief.
Another notable figure was Thomias of Edessa (c. 878 - 923), a renowned Syriac scholar and translator who made significant contributions to the preservation and dissemination of ancient Greek philosophical and scientific works in the Middle East.
In the realm of literature, Thomias the Monk (c. 1100 - c. 1180), a Byzantine writer and hagiographer, is remembered for his extensive works on the lives of saints and religious figures of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
During the Renaissance period, Thomias Linacre (c. 1460 - 1524), an English humanist scholar and physician, gained recognition for his translations of ancient Greek medical texts and his contributions to the establishment of the Royal College of Physicians in London.
Additionally, Thomias Cranmer (1489 - 1556), the Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI, played a pivotal role in the English Reformation and the establishment of the Church of England, leaving a lasting impact on the religious landscape of England.
While the name Thomias has experienced periods of popularity and decline throughout history, its significance lies in its deep-rooted connection to early Christianity and the numerous influential individuals who have carried this name over the centuries.
People
Thomias + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Thomias as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
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FAQ
Thomias: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Thomias?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Thomias 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Thomias a common name?
We classify Thomias as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Thomias most popular?
The single biggest year for Thomias was 2005, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Thomias is about 21 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 Thomias in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Thomias a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Thomias 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 Thomias still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Thomias 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 Thomias 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 Americans are named Thomias?
Want to know how many Americans are named Thomias? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.