Holding steady.
Popularity of Thomos since 1914
Babies named Thomos per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1945, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Thomos's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 30 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Thomos is a rare variant of the classic Thomas, with its first recorded use in the United States occurring in 1914. Despite being a variant of a perennially popular name, Thomos itself has never appeared in the top 1,000 rankings. Its peak year of usage was also 1914, the same year it first appeared, after which its usage became sporadic. The name's trajectory is classified as stable, indicating that it has maintained a very low but consistent presence over the decades. Unlike the widespread Thomas, Thomos has not been recorded in any top states, underscoring its rarity. Parents considering Thomos may appreciate its familiarity as a twist on a traditional name while offering a distinct spelling.
Thomos is a rare variant spelling of the name Thomas, which derives from the Aramaic tōmā, meaning 'twin'. Thomas gained popularity in Christian contexts due to the apostle Thomas, known for his initial doubt about the resurrection. The variant Thomos is occasionally recorded in the United States, with the first known occurrence in the 1910s, but it has never achieved widespread use.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Thomos
Names that share Thomos's style, for a brother or sister.
