Find out how popular the first name Tommie has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tommie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Tommie is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 72% of people named Tommie being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 57 female babies and 31 male babies born with the name Tommie.

It's also interesting to see that despite Tommie being historically a mostly male name, the most recent data from 2023 shows a shift in the trend, with more female babies being named Tommie.

The history of the first name Tommie

The given name Tommie is a diminutive form of the name Thomas, which is derived from the Aramaic name Toma, meaning "twin". The name Thomas gained widespread popularity in the Christian world due to its association with the biblical figure of Thomas the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ.

The name Tommie has its roots in England, where it emerged as a nickname or shortened form of Thomas during the Middle Ages. It was commonly used as an informal or affectionate variant, particularly among the working class and rural communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tommie can be found in the 14th-century Middle English poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight", where a character named "Tommykin" is mentioned. This suggests that the diminutive form was already in use by that time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tommie. One of the most famous was Tommie Hamner (1924-1998), an American baseball player who spent his entire career with the Philadelphia Phillies, playing from 1944 to 1959.

Another prominent figure was Tommie Smith (born 1944), an American track and field athlete known for his iconic Black Power salute on the medal podium during the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.

In the literary world, Tommie Bass (1888-1942) was a notable American poet and author who wrote extensively about life in the American South during the early 20th century.

Tommie Lee (born 1985) is a contemporary American reality television personality best known for her appearances on the VH1 series "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta".

Tommie Harris (born 1983) is a former American football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears and San Diego Chargers.

While the name Tommie has been in use for centuries, it has maintained a consistent association with its origins as a diminutive form of Thomas, carrying with it a sense of familiarity and affection.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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