Tom
girl nameTom entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #817 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
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rank today
#817
peak (1883)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #905 |
| 1890s | #1426 |
| 1900s | #1653 |
| 1910s | #2341 |
| 1920s | #2475 |
| 1930s | #2659 |
| 1940s | #3153 |
| 1950s | #4661 |
| 1960s | #5053 |
| 1970s | #7685 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Tom are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tom alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tom in 2025?
- Tom is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tom most popular?
- Tom peaked in 1883, reaching #817 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tom with classmates?
- Tom will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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