Thomas

Boys

Best rank #49 (2025) · ranked in 18 years

Thomas has appeared in the popularity rankings across 18 of the tracked years since 2008.

It climbed from #77 in 2008 to #49 in 2025.

The latest tally (2025) puts Thomas at #49.

6,924 newborns received the name Thomas in 2025, its peak year.

Thomas was most popular around 2025, making it characteristic of the 2020s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025496,924
  2. 2024596,601
  3. 2023566,632
  4. 2022646,522
  5. 2021666,685
  6. 2020676,460
  7. 2019726,667
  8. 2018736,847
  9. 2017697,198
  10. 2016707,377
  11. 2015757,214
  12. 2014827,049
  13. 2013936,807
  14. 2012936,865
  15. 2011886,939
  16. 2010837,147
  17. 2009847,741
  18. 2008778,370

Similar names

Names similar to Thomas include Theodore, Tyler, Taylor, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Thomas a popular name?
Thomas reached a best rank of #49 in 2025 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Thomas rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Thomas ranks #49.
Is Thomas a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Thomas most popular?
Thomas peaked around 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)