Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Thomas.
National Rank (2025)
#34
All-Time Peak Rank
#8 (1880)
Total U.S. Births
2,358,576
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Thomas Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Thomas
According to SSA data, Thomas achieved its highest historical rank of #8 in 1880. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1952 with 48,647 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 4.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Thomas scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-4.0% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record48,647Births in 1952
Years in Top 100
146yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityVery Stable
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:23,750
1890s:21,115
1900s:21,783
1910s:91,619
1920s:161,107
1930s:183,878
1940s:350,775
1950s:454,385
1960s:327,055
1970s:186,739
1980s:177,817
1990s:146,638
2000s:102,106
2010s:70,027
2020s:39,782
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesTho-mas
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with T, a letter used by only 6.1% of SSA names.
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