Tomm
A masculine name of English origin meaning "twin".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Tomm. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tomm today is around 72 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tomm births was 1959 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tomm. 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 Tomm is about 72 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Tomms were born before 1964.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tomm. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1959
8 babies that year
Average age
72
years old
1959 SSA rank
#3,266
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Tomm: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tomm 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 Tomm 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 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tomm
The given name Tomm has its origins rooted in the ancient Germanic languages, tracing back to the period around the 5th century AD. It is a variant spelling of the more common name Thomas, which is derived from the Aramaic name Te'oma, meaning "twin." The name's popularity can be attributed to its association with the apostle Thomas, known as the "doubting Thomas" in the biblical New Testament.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tomm can be found in the 8th century AD, in the Frankish chronicles, where it was used as a diminutive form of Thomas. During the Middle Ages, the name gained widespread use across various regions of Europe, particularly in areas with strong Germanic cultural influences.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tomm. One such figure was Tomm Duggann, an Irish monk and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD. He is renowned for his work in preserving and transcribing ancient manuscripts, contributing to the preservation of knowledge during the Dark Ages.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Tomm Fytzgeralde, an English knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century. His bravery and loyalty on the battlefield earned him recognition and lands in the English countryside.
In the 16th century, Tomm Dekker was a renowned English playwright and pamphleteer, known for his satirical works that shed light on the societal issues of his time. His plays, such as "The Shoemaker's Holiday" and "The Honest Whore," remain influential works in English literature.
Moving forward to the 18th century, Tomm Paine was a influential political philosopher and author, best known for his influential writings during the American Revolutionary War. His pamphlet "Common Sense" played a crucial role in inspiring the colonies to declare independence from British rule.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Tomm Browne was an English poet and children's author, whose works, such as "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" and "The Ring and the Book," have become beloved classics in English literature, captivating generations of readers with their vivid storytelling and imaginative verse.
People
Tomm + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tomm 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
Tomm: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tomm?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tomm 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Tomm a common name?
We classify Tomm as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tomm most popular?
The single biggest year for Tomm was 1959, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tomm is about 72 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tomm a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tomm 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.
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.