Thomas Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Thomas is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Thomas?
Thomas is spelled T-H-O-M-A-S. The name has 6 letters.
Thomas at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Thomas is derived from the Aramaic name Ta“oma”, meaning “twin.”
- Origin
- Thomas is commonly associated with Aramaic roots and has been used in various cultures influenced by Christianity.
- Pronunciation
- TOM-uhs · 2 syllables
Thomas Popularity in 2025
Rank#11,932
Recorded Births7
Rank#34
Recorded Births6,917
- Girls usage rose 3,361 places to #11,932 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 5 places to #34 and recorded 321 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Thomas Mean?
Thomas is derived from the Aramaic name Ta“oma”, meaning “twin.”
Origin: Thomas is commonly associated with Aramaic roots and has been used in various cultures influenced by Christianity.
How Do You Pronounce Thomas?
PronunciationTOM-uhs
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Thomas?
- History
- The name Thomas has a history of use in Christian contexts, appearing in biblical texts as one of the twelve apostles.
- Cultural notes
- In Christian tradition, Thomas is associated with Saint Thomas the Apostle, who is often connected with themes of doubt and faith.
Thomas Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 7 | #11,932 |
| 2025 | Boys | 6,917 | #34 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 6,596 | #39 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6,625 | #41 |
| 2022 | Girls | 10 | #9,680 |
| 2022 | Boys | 6,512 | #45 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5 | #15,251 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6,680 | #46 |
| 2020 | Girls | 8 | #11,090 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6,452 | #45 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6,667 | #47 |
| 2018 | Girls | 7 | #12,464 |
| 2018 | Boys | 6,840 | #49 |
| 2017 | Girls | 11 | #9,341 |
| 2017 | Boys | 7,187 | #49 |
| 2016 | Girls | 10 | #10,113 |
| 2016 | Boys | 7,367 | #48 |
| 2015 | Girls | 10 | #10,148 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7,204 | #50 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2014 | Boys | 7,043 | #54 |
| 2013 | Girls | 8 | #11,969 |
When Was Thomas Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1952 · Boys
48,647 recorded births
National rank #8
1951 · Boys
48,275 recorded births
National rank #8
1954 · Boys
47,159 recorded births
National rank #8
1953 · Boys
47,008 recorded births
National rank #8
Where Thomas Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #10 | 82 |
| UT | #12 | 155 |
| VA | #14 | 231 |
| MN | #14 | 166 |
| SC | #15 | 145 |
| MA | #16 | 209 |
| LA | #16 | 110 |
| DC | #16 | 26 |