Thomasine
Thomasine is a girl's name of Aramaic origin.
Meaning
Twin.
Origin and history
Thomasine is a classic feminine derivative of the name Thomas, which traces back to an Aramaic word meaning twin. It was historically popular in Medieval England and later used in the early United States. Today, it is an exceedingly rare vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,234 babies in the United States have been named Thomasine since 1880. It ranks #3721 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- VA (28.2 %)
- DC (21.1 %)
- PA (15.6 %)
- NC (13.6 %)
- NY (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 89 |
| 1920-1930 | 264 |
| 1930-1940 | 329 |
| 1940-1950 | 505 |
| 1950-1960 | 500 |
| 1960-1970 | 296 |
| 1970-1980 | 180 |
| 1980-1990 | 55 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Tammy, Tommy, Ina
Fun facts
- Thomasine and its variant Thomasina were widely popular in late medieval and early modern England.
- The name was created by adding the French-inspired feminine diminutive suffix -ine to Thomas.