Tomie
Tomie is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Depending on the kanji, it can mean 'blessed picture' or 'richness'; as an English variant of Thomas, it means 'twin'.
Origin and history
Tomie is traditionally a Japanese name, though historically in the U.S. it was also occasionally used as a masculine diminutive or variant of Thomas. In a Japanese context, its meaning varies widely depending on the kanji used to write it. Historically recorded as a given name in the early to mid-20th century in the U.S., it is now extremely rare for American newborn boys.
Popularity in the United States
904 babies in the United States have been named Tomie since 1880. It ranks #3774 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (50.7 %)
- TX (16.7 %)
- AL (15.3 %)
- AR (10.7 %)
- NC (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 45 |
| 1900-1910 | 85 |
| 1910-1920 | 223 |
| 1920-1930 | 241 |
| 1930-1940 | 148 |
| 1940-1950 | 70 |
| 1950-1960 | 52 |
| 1960-1970 | 23 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Tomie
- Tomie dePaola: Author, Illustrator
Nicknames
Tom, Tommy
Fun facts
- While widely recognized as a Japanese feminine name, Tomie has historically appeared in U.S. masculine records as a spelling variant of Tommy.
- In the United States, Tomie saw most of its usage for males during the early and mid-20th century.