How Many People Are Named Tomio?

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

Tomio
Very Rare
Japanese

Tomio means 'child of light' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only two people in the US today carry this name, which is just 1 in 183,099,373 Americans, making it incredibly unique. The majority of those named Tomio are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation feel.

~2
Living in US
1 in 183,099,373
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Child of light
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Gentle Inspired Reflective
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes completion, humanitarianism, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

182,049
Worldwide Bearers
#5,771
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
181,097
🇧🇷 Brazil
558
🇺🇸 United States
255
🇨🇦 Canada
24
🇮🇹 Italy
22
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
18
🇹🇭 Thailand
12
🇩🇪 Germany
8
🇬🇺 Guam
7
🇦🇹 Austria
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 102
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
102
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 102 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: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
56
Classic Feel
71
Modern Appeal
29
International
100

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

📜 Tomio Through the Generations

Tomio, a name steeped in Japanese heritage, has seen its peak popularity in 1924 with 14 births. Over the decades, it has maintained a stable presence, though its usage has been minimal. Today, only two individuals named Tomio live in the United States, both over the age of 60. This stark demographic shift underscores the name's historical roots and its limited adoption in recent times, ensuring its status as a timeless, yet very rare, choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 16
California 11

✨ Similar Names to Tomio

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tomio's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Tomio

How Many People Have the Name Tomio?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2 people in the United States currently share the name Tomio. That works out to roughly 1 in every 183,099,373 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tomio a Common or Rare Name?

Tomio 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 Tomio Mean?

Tomio means "child of light" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Tomio Most Popular?

The name Tomio reached peak popularity in 1924, with 14 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 Tomio?

Approximately 2 people named Tomio live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 102. That works out to roughly 1 in 183,099,373 Americans.

Is Tomio a rare name?

Tomio is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 183,099,373 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tomio mean?

Tomio means "child of light" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Tomio more male or female?

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

When was Tomio most popular?

Tomio peaked in 1924 with 14 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 US2
All-Time Births102
1 in X1 in 183,099,373
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age102
Peak Year1924
World Rank#5,771
Male %100%
Female %0%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.