Tommy
boy name#657 in 2025Tommy entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #70 in 1944, ranks #657 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#657
rank today
#70
peak (1944)
420
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #671 |
| 1890s | #505 |
| 1900s | #328 |
| 1910s | #350 |
| 1920s | #219 |
| 1930s | #98 |
| 1940s | #76 |
| 1950s | #102 |
| 1960s | #118 |
| 1970s | #161 |
| 1980s | #229 |
| 1990s | #299 |
| 2000s | #422 |
| 2010s | #683 |
| 2020s | #713 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tommy has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 117,000 people named Tommy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tommy alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tommy in 2025?
- Tommy ranks #657 among US boy names in 2025, with 420 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tommy most popular?
- Tommy peaked in 1944, reaching #70 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tommy with classmates?
- Tommy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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