Holding steady.
Popularity of Tomy since 1913
Babies named Tomy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 80 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 36 |
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Tomy is a rare spelling of the classic nickname Tommy, itself derived from Thomas. Despite its first recorded use in 1913, Tomy has never broken into the top 1000 names in the United States. The name's peak popularity came in 1926, when it saw its highest usage. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable but extremely uncommon. The Digest shows no top states for Tomy, indicating its usage is scattered and infrequent. As a simplified phonetic variant, Tomy reflects a mid-century trend toward streamlined spellings. Parents choosing this name today are likely looking for a distinctive twist on a timeless short form, without the common 'm' doubling.
Tomy is a variant of Tommy, a diminutive of Thomas. Thomas derives from the Aramaic name Te'oma, meaning 'twin'. It entered English via the Greek form Thomas and was popularized by the apostle Thomas. The spelling Tomy emerged as a simplified form in the early 20th century, likely influenced by phonetic spelling.
“Tomy” around the world
Where Tomy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
45
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Tomy
Names that share Tomy's style, for a brother or sister.
