A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Tommi since 1945
Babies named Tommi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 123 |
| 1960s | 180 |
| 1970s | 315 |
| 1980s | 275 |
| 1990s | 289 |
| 2000s | 257 |
| 2010s | 181 |
| 2020s | 171 |
Meaning & origin
Tommi is a feminine spelling variant of Tommy, itself a diminutive of Thomas. The name was first recorded in 1945 and reached its peak rank of 4,067 in 1976, though national data from that year is limited. In 2025, it appeared with a frequency of 1 in 45,922 births, marking a resurgence since 2013. The name is most commonly used in Ohio. Tommi offers a modern, streamlined twist on a traditional nickname, aligning with the trend of nickname names for girls.
Tommi is a modern feminine spelling variant of Tommy, which is a diminutive of Thomas. Thomas derives from the Aramaic name Ta'oma', meaning 'twin'. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, and the feminine forms like Tommi emerged in the 20th century as creative respellings.
Where Tommi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Tommi
Names that share Tommi's style, for a brother or sister.
