Tommy

Tommy - A very unique male name

Tommy appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #254. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Tommy and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Tommy? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Tommy. The baby boy name Tommy was given to 382 baby boys in 2025, ranking #653 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,838 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Tommy peaked in popularity 82 years ago in 1944 on position 70.

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Tommy is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Tommy is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #223 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,283.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Tommy is where you live.

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Tommy origin and meaning

Aramaic, diminutive of Thomas

The diminutive of Thomas, from Aramaic te'oma, 'twin', used as a full name

Tommy has been registered as a full name since 1910 and peaked in 1947. After decades of decline it has been rising again since 2020, in step with the revival of nickname names.

Attested etymology

Tommy is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Tommy, pop culture references for the name Tommy and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Tommy

We've found the following names that sound similar to Tommy, sorted by popularity.

Tony / Tom / Tim / Tommie / Timmy / Tatum / Titan / Toney / Tayden / Timmie /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Tommy

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Tommy a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Tommy?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

TOM-ee · /ˈtɒmi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Tom

Famous bearers

• Tommy Lee Jones — Actor, Academy Award winner for The Fugitive (b. 1946) Contemporary
• Tommy Hilfiger — Fashion designer; born Thomas, universally known as Tommy (b. 1951) Contemporary

Style

Nickname nameClassicVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Tommy is chosen for its cheerful, boyish warmth — a mid-century nickname that now stands on the birth certificate.

Worth knowing

• Some hear it as too informal for an adult; others count that as the appeal