Thommas
A masculine name with roots in the Aramaic language meaning "twin".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Thommas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Thommas today is around 72 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Thommas births was 1956 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Thommas. 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 Thommas is about 72 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Thommas' were born before 1964.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Thommas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1956
6 babies that year
Average age
72
years old
1959 SSA rank
#3,955
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Thommas: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Thommas 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 Thommas 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Thommas
The given name Thommas is derived from the Aramaic name Thomas, which means "twin". This name has its origins in the ancient Middle Eastern region and can be traced back to the early Christian era.
The name Thomas is found in the New Testament of the Bible, where it refers to one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, also known as "Doubting Thomas". This apostle is believed to have been born in Galilee in the 1st century AD and is revered as a martyr in various Christian traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Thommas can be found in the writings of the 9th-century English historian and scholar, Alcuin of York. He mentioned a monk named Thommas who lived in the Benedictine monastery of St. Martin in Tours, France.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Thommas. One of the most famous was Thommas Aquinas, the Italian Dominican friar and philosopher, who lived from 1225 to 1274 AD. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in the history of the Catholic Church.
Another prominent figure was Thommas More, the English lawyer, scholar, and statesman, who lived from 1478 to 1535 AD. He served as the Lord Chancellor of England and was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church for his refusal to accept the marriage of King Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn.
In the realm of literature, Thommas Hardy, the English novelist and poet, is a well-known bearer of the name. He lived from 1840 to 1928 AD and is renowned for his works depicting the rural life of southwestern England, such as "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" and "Far from the Madding Crowd".
Thommas Edison, the American inventor and businessman, is another notable figure associated with this name. He lived from 1847 to 1931 AD and is credited with numerous inventions, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the practical electric light bulb.
Finally, Thommas Merton, the American Trappist monk and writer, lived from 1915 to 1968 AD. He is regarded as one of the most influential spiritual writers of the 20th century, known for his works on contemplative spirituality and social justice.
People
Thommas + last name combinations
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FAQ
Thommas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Thommas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Thommas 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Thommas a common name?
We classify Thommas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Thommas most popular?
The single biggest year for Thommas was 1956, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Thommas is about 72 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 Thommas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Thommas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Thommas 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 Thommas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Thommas 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 Thommas 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 Thommas?
You can see how many Americans are named Thommas on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.