Tomas
Tomas is a boy's name of Aramaic origin.
Meaning
Twin.
Origin and history
Tomas is a variation of Thomas, originating from the Aramaic name Ta'oma which means twin. It is widely used across various European languages and cultures, particularly in Slavic, Scandinavian, and Iberian traditions. In the United States, it serves as a steady, traditional alternative to the more common spelling with an 'h'.
Popularity in the United States
30,703 babies in the United States have been named Tomas since 1880. It ranks #676 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #688.
States where it is most popular
- TX (34.4 %)
- CA (22.3 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- IL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 152 |
| 1890-1900 | 122 |
| 1900-1910 | 196 |
| 1910-1920 | 622 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,430 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,331 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,600 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,898 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,071 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,614 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,319 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,515 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,030 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,603 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,200 |
Famous people named Tomas
- Tomas Berdych: athlete, tennis player
- Tomas Hertl: athlete, ice hockey player
Nicknames
Tom, Tommy
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Aramaic word for twin and was borne by one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
- Tomas is the standard spelling in several languages, including Swedish, Czech, Lithuanian, and Spanish.