Tomy
A diminutive form of Thomas, from the Aramaic name meaning "twin".
Name Census estimates that about 343 living Americans carry the first name Tomy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tomy today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tomy births was 1926 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tomy. 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.
People living today
343
~ 1 in 999,284 Americans
Peak year
1926
14 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,127
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Tomy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tomy from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 80 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tomy 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 Tomy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tomys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tomy
The name Tomy has its origins in the Greek language, derived from the word "tomos," which means "to cut" or "to divide." The earliest records of the name can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was likely used as a nickname or a shortened form of longer names that contained the root "tom."
During the Byzantine era, the name gained popularity among Eastern Orthodox Christians, particularly in regions such as Greece, the Balkans, and parts of the Middle East. It was often associated with individuals who pursued religious vocations or were known for their piety and devotion to their faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tomy can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Christian monk and theologian, Saint Athanasius of Alexandria (296-373 CE). He mentions a monk named Tomy in one of his letters, praising his spiritual dedication and asceticism.
In the 6th century, a Byzantine historian named Procopius of Caesarea (500-565 CE) documented the exploits of a military commander named Tomy, who played a crucial role in the campaigns of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I against the Persians and the Vandals.
As the Byzantine Empire expanded, the name Tomy spread to other regions, including parts of Italy and the Balkans. In the 11th century, a renowned Italian scholar and physician named Tomy Guainerius (1090-1176) gained fame for his contributions to medical knowledge and his writings on various ailments.
During the Renaissance period, the name Tomy gained popularity in Western Europe, particularly in regions like France and England. One notable figure was Tomy Campion (1567-1623), an English Jesuit priest and martyr who was executed for his religious beliefs during the reign of King James I.
In the 18th century, a French mathematician and physicist named Tomy de Colmar (1724-1804) made significant contributions to the field of optics and was elected to the prestigious French Academy of Sciences.
Over the centuries, the name Tomy has been borne by numerous individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, musicians, and political figures. While its usage may have evolved and adapted to different cultural contexts, the name Tomy continues to carry a rich historical legacy that spans across multiple eras and regions.
People
Tomy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tomy 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
Tomy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tomy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 343 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tomy 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 999,284 US residents.
Is Tomy a common name?
We classify Tomy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 486 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tomy most popular?
The single biggest year for Tomy was 1926, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tomy is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tomy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tomy 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.