How Many People Are Named Tome?
Complete statistics for the name Tome: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tome is a very rare male name, with only 7 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 46,211,756 Americans. The majority of these individuals are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 99All 68 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: 1919Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tome Through the Generations
Tome, a name steeped in history, has seen its peak in the early 20th century, specifically in 1919 when there were 10 births. Today, it's a name that's predominantly held by older generations, with 63 out of the 70 living bearers being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while it's not fading away, it's also not gaining new popularity among younger parents.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tome's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Tome
How Many People Have the Name Tome?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,944 people in the United States currently share the name Tome. That works out to roughly 1 in every 170,499 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tome a Common or Rare Name?
Tome 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 Tome Mean?
Tome means "derived from Greek, meaning 'book'" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tome in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Tome Most Popular?
The name Tome reached peak popularity in 1919, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Tome?
Approximately 1,944 people named Tome live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,944. That works out to roughly 1 in 170,499 Americans.
Is Tome a rare name?
Tome is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 170,499 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tome mean?
Tome means "derived from Greek, meaning 'book'" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Tome more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Tome are male and 0% are female.
When was Tome most popular?
Tome peaked in 1919 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.