Holding steady.
Popularity of Thoams since 1942
Babies named Thoams per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 105 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Thoams is an uncommon respelling of the classic name Thomas. While the standard Thomas has been a mainstay in the United States, ranking in the top 50 for much of the 20th century, the variant Thoams is exceedingly rare. The Social Security Administration first recorded Thoams in 1942, but it has never ranked in the top 1000 names. Its peak year of usage was 1985, though even then it was given to fewer than five babies that year. The name has remained stable in its low usage, never gaining wide popularity. Thomas, by contrast, has been a frequent choice for boys, often in the top 20 names. The variant Thoams may appeal to parents seeking a unique twist on a traditional name, but its rarity means it is unlikely to be shared with many peers.
Thoams is a respelling of Thomas, derived from the Aramaic name Te'oma meaning 'twin'. Thomas was borne by an apostle in the New Testament and became widely used across Christian cultures. The spelling Thoams appears as a modern variant, likely influenced by phonetic spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tom, Tommy
Variants: Thomas
Sibling names for Thoams
Names that share Thoams's style, for a brother or sister.
