Tommy
Tommy is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Twin.
Origin and history
Tommy originated as a diminutival short form of Thomas, which derives from an Aramaic word meaning 'twin'. Historically popular as an independent given name in the middle of the twentieth century, it remains a familiar classic in the United States today.
Popularity in the United States
178,733 babies in the United States have been named Tommy since 1880. It ranks #204 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #687.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.6 %)
- CA (7.4 %)
- GA (6.6 %)
- TN (5.4 %)
- NC (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 94 |
| 1890-1900 | 159 |
| 1900-1910 | 406 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,805 |
| 1920-1930 | 6,849 |
| 1930-1940 | 19,857 |
| 1940-1950 | 37,046 |
| 1950-1960 | 34,974 |
| 1960-1970 | 29,365 |
| 1970-1980 | 16,175 |
| 1980-1990 | 10,462 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,038 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,709 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,592 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,202 |
Famous people named Tommy
- Tommy Lee Jones: Actor, Director
- Tommy Hilfiger: Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur
- Tommy Lasorda: Baseball Manager, Baseball Player
Fun facts
- While originally a nickname for Thomas, Tommy became widely used as an official registered given name in the 20th century.
- Tommy reached its highest levels of U.S. popularity during the 1940s and 1950s.