Names / Boy names
Thomas
Current rank
#34
and rising
All-time peak
#8
in 1952
First recorded
1880
in U.S. data
Children named
2.4 million
since 1880
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #8 in 1952 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
A boys' name, Thomas was first recorded in 1880. It currently ranks #34 and is trending upward. 1952 marked its high point, reaching #8. More than 2.4 million children have been given the name overall.