Tomas
Every Tomas since 1880 — 30,730 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tomas
Tomas is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #691 in 2025 with 394 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 30,730 American babies have been named Tomas. Its peak came in 2003, when 537 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tomas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tomas year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 394 | #691 |
| 2024 | — | — | 355 | #737 |
| 2023 | — | — | 367 | #725 |
| 2022 | — | — | 385 | #691 |
| 2021 | — | — | 344 | #741 |
| 2020 | — | — | 355 | #708 |
| 2019 | — | — | 373 | #687 |
| 2018 | — | — | 341 | #712 |
| 2017 | — | — | 352 | #701 |
| 2016 | — | — | 345 | #711 |
| 2015 | — | — | 342 | #721 |
| 2014 | — | — | 390 | #660 |
| 2013 | — | — | 347 | #692 |
| 2012 | — | — | 358 | #661 |
| 2011 | — | — | 370 | #634 |
| 2010 | — | — | 385 | #633 |
| 2009 | — | — | 461 | #574 |
| 2008 | — | — | 475 | #555 |
| 2007 | — | — | 489 | #527 |
| 2006 | — | — | 535 | #487 |
| 2005 | — | — | 509 | #489 |
| 2004 | — | — | 515 | #482 |
| 2003 | — | — | 537 | #468 |
| 2002 | — | — | 523 | #462 |
| 2001 | — | — | 492 | #480 |
| 2000 | — | — | 494 | #475 |
| 1995 | — | — | 464 | #472 |
| 1990 | — | — | 393 | #490 |
| 1985 | — | — | 325 | #483 |
| 1980 | — | — | 359 | #434 |
| 1975 | — | — | 264 | #490 |
| 1970 | — | — | 250 | #509 |
| 1965 | — | — | 192 | #555 |
| 1960 | — | — | 203 | #555 |
| 1955 | — | — | 194 | #527 |
| 1950 | — | — | 175 | #509 |
| 1945 | — | — | 163 | #469 |
| 1940 | — | — | 111 | #564 |
| 1935 | — | — | 135 | #493 |
| 1930 | 5 | #5,187 | 157 | #475 |
| 1925 | — | — | 147 | #502 |
| 1920 | — | — | 114 | #586 |
| 1915 | — | — | 63 | #758 |
| 1910 | — | — | 43 | #412 |
| 1905 | — | — | 18 | #568 |
| 1900 | — | — | 16 | #647 |
| 1895 | — | — | 6 | #1,074 |
| 1890 | — | — | 16 | #483 |
| 1885 | — | — | 17 | #458 |
| 1880 | — | — | 18 | #423 |
Famous people named Tomas
- Tomas Tranströmer Writer · 1931–2015
- Tomas Lindahl Biologist · b. 1938
- Tomas Milian Actor · 1933–2017
- Tomas Venclova Writer · b. 1937
- Tomas Brolin Soccer player · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tomas in 2025?
Tomas ranked #691 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 394 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tomas?
30,730 babies have been named Tomas in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tomas most popular?
Tomas peaked in 2003, when 537 newborns received the name.
Is Tomas a boy or girl name?
Tomas is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tomas rising or falling?
Tomas is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tomas?
Well-known people named Tomas include Tomas Tranströmer (writer), Tomas Lindahl (biologist), Tomas Milian (actor).