How Many People Are Named Tomasa?

Complete statistics for the name Tomasa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tomasa
Very Rare
Spanish

Tomasa means 'determined' in Spanish, making it a strong choice for parents. Only 1,298 people named Tomasa live in the US today, which means just 1 in 254,149 Americans have this name. The majority of Tomasa's, 78%, are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older feel.

~1,298
Living in US
1 in 254,149
Americans
1925
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Determined
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Strong Resilient Traditional
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

19,021
Worldwide Bearers
#3,883
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
6,597
🇨🇺 Cuba
6,541
🇪🇨 Ecuador
2,288
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
1,656
🇨🇱 Chile
962
🇺🇾 Uruguay
452
🇧🇷 Brazil
171
🇳🇬 Nigeria
129
🇮🇳 India
61
🇮🇹 Italy
51

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,298 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 83
230
Would be under 30 (7%)
459
Would be 30–60 (14%)
2,501
Would be over 60 (78%)

All 3,190 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: 1925

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
93
Modern Appeal
7
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tomasa Through the Generations

Tomasa peaked in popularity in 1925 with 93 births, but its usage has been slowly rising since then, indicating a resurgence of interest in this classic name. With an average age of 83, most Tomasa's are part of the older generation, with only 230 under the age of 30. This trend suggests that while the name remains rare, it's gaining traction among those looking for a timeless and unique option.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 1,854
California 219
New York 12
Arizona 6
New Mexico 5

✨ Similar Names to Tomasa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tomasa's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Tomasa

How Many People Have the Name Tomasa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,298 people in the United States currently share the name Tomasa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 254,149 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tomasa a Common or Rare Name?

Tomasa is classified as Very 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 Tomasa Mean?

Tomasa means "determined" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tomasa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Tomasa Most Popular?

The name Tomasa reached peak popularity in 1925, with 93 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Tomasa?

Approximately 1,298 people named Tomasa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,190. That works out to roughly 1 in 254,149 Americans.

Is Tomasa a rare name?

Tomasa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 254,149 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tomasa mean?

Tomasa means "determined" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Tomasa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tomasa are male and 100% are female.

When was Tomasa most popular?

Tomasa peaked in 1925 with 93 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,298
All-Time Births3,190
1 in X1 in 254,149
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age83
Peak Year1925
World Rank#3,883
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.