Rising since 1986, #691 for boys today.
Popularity of Tomas since 1880
Babies named Tomas per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 152 |
| 1890s | 122 |
| 1900s | 196 |
| 1910s | 622 |
| 1920s | 1,430 |
| 1930s | 1,331 |
| 1940s | 1,600 |
| 1950s | 1,898 |
| 1960s | 2,071 |
| 1970s | 2,614 |
| 1980s | 3,319 |
| 1990s | 4,515 |
| 2000s | 5,030 |
| 2010s | 3,603 |
| 2020s | 2,200 |
Meaning & origin
Tomas has been in consistent use in the United States since 1880, the earliest year of Social Security records. The name saw its highest popularity in 2003, when it ranked in the top 500. Since then, its usage has fluctuated but remained steady, with a notable rising trend starting in the mid-1980s. In 2023, about 1 in every 4,335 baby boys was named Tomas, reflecting its enduring appeal among families, particularly those with Spanish, Scandinavian, or Lithuanian heritage. The name is most popular in states with large Hispanic populations, including Florida, Illinois, and Alabama. Tomas offers a cross-cultural variation of the classic Thomas, with a distinct pronunciation and spelling that honors its origins.
Tomas is the Spanish and Scandinavian form of Thomas, derived from the Aramaic tōmā, meaning 'twin'. The name gained prominence through the apostle Thomas, known as 'Doubting Thomas', and became widely used across Christian Europe. In Spanish-speaking countries, Tomas has been a consistent classic, while in Scandinavia it is a traditional given name.
Where Tomas is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Tomas” around the world
Where Tomas lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Ireland
#95
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tom, Tommy, Tomi
Variants: Thomas, Tomás, Tômas
Sibling names for Tomas
Names that share Tomas's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Elena, Sofia, Isabella, Valentina, Camila, Kamila, Marta, Gregoria, Kalina, Magda, Marika, Katrinka, Marketa, Mirabel, Narda, Tamila, Vaida, Arnika, Eliska, Janika, Minka, Julita, Jolita, Preciosa, Ruta, Zlaty
Brothers: Mateo, Lucas, Sebastian, Diego, Daniel, Jan, Stefan, Eloy, Jakub, Alejo, Eleno, Miron, Monico, Patrik, Yago, Radek, Andrius, Castulo, Linas, Lumir, Markas, Matej, Matyas, Yoskar
Names like Tomas
Names whose popularity has moved with Tomas's over the last 50 years.
