Holding steady.
Popularity of Tomie since 1886
Babies named Tomie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tomie's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 6 |
| 1890s | 0 | 45 |
| 1900s | 0 | 85 |
| 1910s | 72 | 223 |
| 1920s | 156 | 241 |
| 1930s | 44 | 148 |
| 1940s | 28 | 70 |
| 1950s | 30 | 52 |
| 1960s | 34 | 23 |
| 1970s | 46 | 6 |
| 1980s | 19 | 5 |
| 1990s | 35 | 0 |
| 2000s | 6 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 6 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tomie is a rare and enduring nickname-turned-given-name, first recorded in U.S. data in 1886. It reached its peak popularity in 1909, though even at its height it remained uncommon. The name has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, never surging or fading dramatically. As a pet form of Thomasina or Thomas, Tomie carries the meaning 'twin' and has a straightforward, friendly sound. Its top states recorded no significant concentration, suggesting scattered use across the country. For parents seeking a vintage but underused name with Scottish and English roots, Tomie offers a soft, familiar feel without the popularity of its relative Tommy.
Tomie is a diminutive of Thomasina, the feminine form of Thomas, which ultimately derives from Aramaic tōmā, meaning 'twin'. The name Thomas was borne by one of the twelve apostles, giving it deep Christian associations. In Scotland and northern England, Tomie also developed as a pet form of the masculine Thomas, though it has been used for girls as well.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Tomie
Names that share Tomie's style, for a brother or sister.
