Thomos
A masculine Greek name derived from Thomas, meaning "twin" or "twin brother".
Name Census estimates that about 44 living Americans carry the first name Thomos. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Thomos today is around 78 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Thomos births was 1945 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Thomos. 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 Thomos is about 78 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Thomos' were born before 1958.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Thomos. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
44
~ 1 in 7,789,871 Americans
Peak year
1945
10 babies that year
Average age
78
years old
1958 SSA rank
#3,535
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Thomos: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Thomos from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 31 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Thomos 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 Thomos during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Thomos
The given name Thomos has its roots in the ancient Greek language, originating from the word "Thomas," which means "twin." This name's earliest known use dates back to the biblical era, with its most notable bearer being the Apostle Thomas, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ.
In the New Testament, Thomas is remembered for his initial doubt regarding Jesus' resurrection, leading to his famous response upon seeing the resurrected Christ: "My Lord and my God." This event earned him the moniker "Doubting Thomas," which has become a cultural idiom representing skepticism.
Throughout history, the name Thomos has been associated with various notable figures. One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name was Thomos Aquinas (1225-1274), an Italian Dominican friar and philosopher who significantly influenced Western thought and was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.
Another prominent figure was Thomos More (1478-1535), an English lawyer, scholar, and Renaissance humanist who served as Lord Chancellor under King Henry VIII. More was eventually executed for his refusal to acknowledge the king's supremacy over the Church, and he was later canonized as a martyr by the Catholic Church.
In the realm of literature, Thomos Hardy (1840-1928) was an English novelist and poet who made significant contributions to the Victorian era with works such as "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" and "Far from the Madding Crowd."
Moving to the realm of science, Thomos Edison (1847-1931) was an American inventor and businessman who significantly impacted modern life with his groundbreaking inventions, including the incandescent light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera.
Finally, in the field of sports, Thomos Hearns (born 1958) is an American former professional boxer known as the "Hitman," who held multiple world championships in five weight classes and is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time.
These are just a few examples of the numerous individuals throughout history who have borne the name Thomos, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human achievement.
People
Thomos + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Thomos 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
Thomos: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Thomos?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 44 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Thomos 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 7,789,871 US residents.
Is Thomos a common name?
We classify Thomos as "Very Rare". It ranks above 52.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 122 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Thomos most popular?
The single biggest year for Thomos was 1945, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Thomos is about 78 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 Thomos in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Thomos a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Thomos 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 Thomos still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Thomos 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 Thomos 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 common is the name Thomos?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.