Rising since 1989, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Tommaso since 1967
Babies named Tommaso per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2013, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tommaso's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 92 |
| 2000s | 134 |
| 2010s | 156 |
| 2020s | 106 |
Meaning & origin
Tommaso is the Italian form of Thomas, rooted in the Aramaic word for "twin." While the name has deep historical ties to Christianity through Saint Thomas the Apostle, its modern use in the United States is relatively recent. The Social Security Administration shows Tommaso first recorded in 1967, but it remained quite rare for decades. Since 1989, it has been on a rising trajectory, with its peak rank of 4,857 occurring in 2022; in 2025, the name had a 1-in-85,404 birth rate. New York was the top state for the name. Tommaso balances Italian heritage with a familiar English cognate, making it a recognizable yet distinctive choice for families.
Tommaso is the Italian form of Thomas, which derives from the Aramaic name Te'oma, meaning "twin." The name was borne by one of the twelve apostles, contributing to its widespread use in Christian cultures. In Italy, Tommaso has been a traditional name for centuries, particularly in Tuscany, and remains common today.
Where Tommaso is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Tommaso” around the world
Where Tommaso lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tommy, Tomi, Masino
Variants: Tomasso, Tomaso, Tommasino, Tommaso
Sibling names for Tommaso
Names that share Tommaso's style, for a brother or sister.
