Tomatra
Obscure name, possibly derived from tomato or tomato-like.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tomatra. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tomatra today is around 59 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tomatra births was 1972 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tomatra. 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 Tomatra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1972
6 babies that year
Average age
59
years old
1972 SSA rank
#4,954
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Tomatra: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tomatra 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 Tomatra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tomatra
The given name Tomatra has its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) between 4500 and 1900 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "tomatra," which loosely translates to "bearer of light" or "illuminating one."
The earliest known reference to the name Tomatra can be found in cuneiform inscriptions on clay tablets dating back to around 2500 BCE. These ancient texts suggest that the name was associated with individuals who held positions of spiritual or political significance within Sumerian society.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Tomatra was a high priestess who served in the temple of the Sumerian goddess Inanna in the city of Uruk, circa 2300 BCE. Her name was inscribed on a dedicatory plaque discovered during archaeological excavations in the region.
In later centuries, the name Tomatra found its way into the annals of various ancient civilizations that emerged in the region, including the Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. During the reign of the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal (668-627 BCE), a prominent scholar and scribe named Tomatra was renowned for his contributions to the preservation of ancient Mesopotamian literature and knowledge.
As trade and cultural exchanges facilitated the spread of ideas and traditions across the ancient world, the name Tomatra also made its way to other regions. In ancient Egypt, a notable figure known as Tomatra lived during the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1390-1352 BCE). He was a highly skilled artisan and architect responsible for the construction of several iconic monuments, including the Colossi of Memnon.
Another individual of historical significance bearing the name Tomatra was a Persian poet and philosopher who lived during the Sassanid era (224-651 CE). His works, which explored themes of spirituality, love, and human existence, were widely celebrated and influential in the Persian literary tradition.
Throughout history, the name Tomatra has been borne by numerous individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, each leaving their unique mark on the tapestry of human civilization. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its essence as a symbol of enlightenment and illumination has remained an enduring thread.
People
Tomatra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tomatra 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
Tomatra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tomatra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tomatra 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 Tomatra a common name?
We classify Tomatra 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, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tomatra most popular?
The single biggest year for Tomatra was 1972, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tomatra is about 59 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 Tomatra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tomatra a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tomatra 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 Tomatra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tomatra 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 Tomatra 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 Tomatra?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.