Tommie
Tommie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Twin.
Origin and history
Tommie originated as a pet form of Thomas, which derives from the Aramaic name Ta'oma meaning twin. Though traditionally used as a nickname, it gained independence as a official given name in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries. Today it remains a recognizable, classic diminutive with steady, modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
34,446 babies in the United States have been named Tommie since 1880. It ranks #623 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1741.
States where it is most popular
- MS (16.6 %)
- TX (12 %)
- AL (11.8 %)
- GA (11.4 %)
- TN (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 181 |
| 1890-1900 | 336 |
| 1900-1910 | 797 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,957 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,558 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,024 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,957 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,258 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,375 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,125 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,562 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,020 |
| 2000-2010 | 662 |
| 2010-2019 | 448 |
| 2020-2029 | 186 |
Famous people named Tommie
- Tommie Smith: Track and Field Athlete, Activist
- Tommie Agee: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- The 'ie' spelling variant was historically popular for both boys and girls in the early 20th century in the United States.
- Ultimately derives from the ancient Aramaic word ta'oma, meaning twin.