Holding steady.
Popularity of Thoms since 1943
Babies named Thoms per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 59 |
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Thoms is a rare given name, derived from the patronymic surname meaning 'son of Thomas.' In the United States, the name first appeared in Social Security records in 1943 and reached its peak popularity in 1973. Since then, its usage has remained stable, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. The name is most commonly associated with its root, Thomas, which has enduring popularity. As a modern given name, Thoms offers a distinctive alternative while maintaining a familiar sound.
Thoms is a patronymic surname turned given name, derived from the medieval English given name Thomas, itself from the Aramaic t'om'a meaning 'twin'. The 's' ending indicates 'son of', making Thoms equivalent to Thomson. As a first name, Thoms has sporadic use, often as a short form or variant of Thomas.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tom, Tommy
Sibling names for Thoms
Names that share Thoms's style, for a brother or sister.
