Tommy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Twin; Twin
Background: The name Tommy originates as a diminutive of the name Thomas, which is derived from the Aramaic word 't'oma', meaning 'twin.' In English usage, Tommy serves as a familiar or affectionate form of Thomas.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#204
Total births
181,214
Most popular decade
1940s
(112,263 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-7 ranks)
Years in Top 100
21
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
98.4% male
1.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #909
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 4,594
- Peak rank
- #79
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 358
- Recent rank
- #730
Female
- First year
- 1895
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,592
- Peak year
- 1965
- Peak year births
- 62
- Peak rank
- #1,394
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 26
- Recent rank
- #5,004
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).