Tommy
Tommy is a girl's name of Aramaic origin.
Meaning
Twin.
Origin and history
Tommy originated as a diminutive of Thomas, which derives from the Aramaic word for twin. Although historically more popular for boys, it has a long record of occasional use for girls in the United States. It offers a casual, unisex alternative to traditional feminine names.
Popularity in the United States
2,942 babies in the United States have been named Tommy since 1880. It ranks #3265 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1986.
States where it is most popular
- TX (67.7 %)
- OK (7.1 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
- AR (3.8 %)
- KY (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 32 |
| 1910-1920 | 177 |
| 1920-1930 | 398 |
| 1930-1940 | 370 |
| 1940-1950 | 376 |
| 1950-1960 | 340 |
| 1960-1970 | 500 |
| 1970-1980 | 358 |
| 1980-1990 | 139 |
| 1990-2000 | 72 |
| 2000-2010 | 53 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 115 |
Famous people named Tommy
- Tommy Genesis: Rapper, Singer
Fun facts
- The root name Thomas comes from the Aramaic word Ta'oma', meaning twin.
- While predominantly male, thousands of women in the U.S. have been named Tommy over the last century.