Tommy
How to say it: TOM-ee · /ˈtɑmi/
Diminutive of Thomas; from Aramaic Ta'oma meaning 'twin'.
Tommy was the 589th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 420 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1940s, its births are up about 14% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #567 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #589 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 420 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,318 |
| Peak decade | 1940s |
| Change over 10 years | +14% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #567 |
| In France, 2025 | #269 among boys’ names, 170 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After topping out in the 1940s, Tommy settled far below that high while staying in regular use. A small lift is expected soon.
What goes with it
Cheerful and crisp with a soft finish. Bobby has the same friendly energy.
Nicknames
- Tom
Honouring a Tommy in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Tommy is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #269 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #44. Ireland: #27.
Famous people named Tommy
- Tommy Lee Jones (born 1946)American actor and film director
- Tommy Robredo (born 1982)Spanish tennis player
- Tommy Emmanuel (born 1955)Australian guitarist
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