How Many People Are Named Tomie?

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

Tomie
Very Rare
Japanese

Tomie is a rare Japanese name, very uncommon in the US with only 310 people bearing it, making up just 1 in 1,064,208 Americans. That's a lot of folks to search through to find someone named Tomie! The majority of those named Tomie are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older generation vibe.

~310
Living in US
1 in 1,064,208
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Japanese origin, meaning 'child'
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Mature Traditional Respected
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

157,519
Worldwide Bearers
#6,666
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
155,606
🇺🇸 United States
1,037
🇧🇷 Brazil
491
🇵🇭 Philippines
138
🇮🇩 Indonesia
87
🇿🇦 South Africa
30
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
25
🇲🇾 Malaysia
17
🇱🇷 Liberia
14
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
118 (38%)
♀ Female
192 (62%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 94
21
Would be under 30 (2%)
121
Would be 30–60 (9%)
1,238
Would be over 60 (90%)

All 1,380 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: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
88
Modern Appeal
12
International
100

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

📜 Tomie Through the Generations

Tomie peaked in popularity in 1919 with 53 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, there are 310 people named Tomie living in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This age distribution skews heavily towards the older generation, with only 21 individuals under 30. The name's stability suggests it's a classic, old-school choice that has maintained its charm across generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 81
Hawaii 67
Texas 31
Alabama 23
Arkansas 16
North Carolina 5
South Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Tomie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tomie's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Tomie

How Many People Have the Name Tomie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 310 people in the United States currently share the name Tomie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,064,208 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tomie a Common or Rare Name?

Tomie 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 Tomie Mean?

Tomie means "Japanese origin, meaning 'child'" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tomie in SSA data, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

When Was Tomie Most Popular?

The name Tomie reached peak popularity in 1919, with 53 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 Tomie?

Approximately 310 people named Tomie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,380. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,064,208 Americans.

Is Tomie a rare name?

Tomie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,064,208 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tomie mean?

Tomie means "Japanese origin, meaning 'child'" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Tomie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 38% of people named Tomie are male and 62% are female.

When was Tomie most popular?

Tomie peaked in 1919 with 53 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.

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 US310
All-Time Births1,380
1 in X1 in 1,064,208
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age94
Peak Year1919
World Rank#6,666
Male %38%
Female %62%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.