Holding steady.
Popularity of Thos since 1881
Babies named Thos per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Thos's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 43 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 7 |
| 1910s | 85 |
| 1920s | 26 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Thos is an archaic abbreviation of Thomas, rarely used today as a formal given name. Its peak year was 1881, when it first appeared in Social Security records, and it has not been recorded in recent decades. As an abbreviation, it never gained widespread popularity and remains a historical curiosity rather than a modern choice. The name's origin stems from the Aramaic word for 'twin', and its shortened form reflects a 19th-century trend in English-speaking countries. Those with this name are likely to find it a distinctive and vintage option.
Thos is a traditional abbreviation of the given name Thomas, derived from the Aramaic word 't'om'a' meaning 'twin'. Historically, it was often used in written records as a shorthand, particularly in 19th-century England and America. The spelling 'Thos' reflects an older convention where the pronunciation was identical to Thomas, but the shortened form was used in signatures and official documents.
Sibling names for Thos
Names that share Thos's style, for a brother or sister.
