Tomari
A Japanese given name derived from the verb "tomaru" meaning "to stop" or "to remain."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tomari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tomari today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tomari births was 2005 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tomari. 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 Tomari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2005
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#13,187
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Tomari: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tomari 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 Tomari 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tomari
The name Tomari has its origins in the Japanese language. It is believed to have derived from the verb "tomaru," which means "to stop" or "to rest." The name may have been given to children with the hope that they would be calm, peaceful, and serene individuals.
Tomari was a relatively uncommon name in ancient Japan, but it gained popularity during the Heian period (794-1185 AD). During this time, Japan experienced a cultural renaissance, and many new names emerged. The earliest recorded use of the name Tomari can be found in the Genji Monogatari, a classic work of Japanese literature written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Tomari was Tomari no Sukune, a powerful nobleman and military commander who lived during the late 7th century AD. He played a significant role in suppressing the Jinshin War, a major rebellion against the imperial court.
In the 12th century, a Buddhist monk named Tomari Mitsunaga became renowned for his calligraphy skills and his contributions to the development of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. His works are still studied and admired by calligraphers today.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), a samurai warrior named Tomari Mashiro gained fame for his bravery and loyalty. He was a retainer of the powerful Tokugawa clan and fought in several battles to defend their interests.
In more recent times, Tomari Nobuo (1900-1945) was a Japanese novelist and poet who wrote extensively about the struggles of the working class. His works captured the harsh realities of life in industrializing Japan and brought attention to social issues of the time.
Another notable figure was Tomari Kyoko (1924-2012), a renowned Japanese actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. She was particularly praised for her portrayal of strong, independent women and received numerous awards for her acting.
While the name Tomari is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Japan's rich cultural heritage, carrying with it a sense of tranquility and resilience.
People
Tomari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tomari 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
Tomari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tomari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tomari 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tomari a common name?
We classify Tomari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Tomari most popular?
The single biggest year for Tomari was 2005, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tomari 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 Tomari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tomari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tomari 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 Tomari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tomari 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 Tomari 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 Tomari?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.