How Many People Are Named Tomas?
Complete statistics for the name Tomas: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tomas is a variant of Thomas, rooted in the Aramaic word meaning 'twin,' and it carries a quietly international feel that sets it apart from the more common spelling. Around 24,202 people named Tomas are living in the US today, making it genuinely rare at just 1 in 13,635 Americans. It peaked in 2003 and has been slowly fading since, so if you meet one, you're encountering something a little unusual.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 5 is traditionally associated with freedom, curiosity, and a restless need for change and adventure. People connected to the number 5 are seen as adaptable and energetic, always drawn toward new experiences and resistant to feeling tied down.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 30,317 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tomas Through the Generations
Tomas has a tighter story than you might expect. All-time US births sit at 30,317, and with an estimated 24,202 still living, the gap is relatively small, which makes sense given that the average age is only 45 and this is considered a modern, newer-generation name rather than an old-fashioned classic. It didn't really find its footing until more recently, peaking in 2003 with 537 births in a single year. What's genuinely interesting is how evenly spread the living population is across age groups: 39% are under 30, 33% are between 30 and 60, and 28% are over 60. That's a surprisingly balanced spread for a name trending slowly downward. It suggests Tomas had a fairly steady run across several decades before losing momentum, rather than one big cultural moment that inflated the numbers. It's rare at every age, not just among the young.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tomas's Aramaic roots
📄 About the Name Tomas
How Many People Have the Name Tomas?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,301 people in the United States currently share the name Tomas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 39,929 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Tomas a Common or Rare Name?
Tomas is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tomas Mean?
Tomas means "twin" and comes from Aramaic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tomas in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Tomas Most Popular?
The name Tomas reached peak popularity in 2003, with 537 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tomas?
Approximately 8,301 people named Tomas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,301. That works out to roughly 1 in 39,929 Americans.
Is Tomas a rare name?
Tomas is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 39,929 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tomas mean?
Tomas means "twin" and comes from Aramaic origins.
Is Tomas more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Tomas are male and 0% are female.
When was Tomas most popular?
Tomas peaked in 2003 with 537 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.