Thomasina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Thomasina has its roots in Aramaic, meaning 'twin'. It evolved from the male name Thomas through various languages, including Latin and Old French. The name is associated with traits of duality and balance. There is no direct biblical relevance. Historically, it became popular as a feminine form of Thomas in the 19th century and is viewed today as a vintage and charming name.
The name Thomasina is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Thomasina has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Thomasina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1632nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1198th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1391st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1691st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3242nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11099th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 22546th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Thomasina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Thomasina"
Pronunciation
/ˌtɒməˈsiːnə/
Origin
Aramaic
Etymology
Thomasina is a feminine form of the name Thomas, which originates from the Aramaic word 't'oma', meaning 'twin'.
Meaning
twin
Language Evolution
Thomas (Latin), Thomas (Old French), Thomasina (English)
Historical Usage
The name Thomasina gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century as a feminine variant of Thomas.
Variants & Derivatives
Tamsin, Tammy, Toma
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Thomasina is seen as a vintage and charming name, with a classic appeal.
Famous People
Thomasina Miers, a British chef and television personality, Thomasina Miers, an author and food writer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Thomasina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Thomasina"
"Thomasina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1632nd of 9107 | 437 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1198th of 9204 | 709 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1391st of 12526 | 1,058 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1691st of 19264 | 905 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3242nd of 27321 | 505 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11099th of 35406 | 134 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 22546th of 30306 | 17 |
Regional Popularity of "Thomasina" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Thomasina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
58.59% 808th/1379 |
46.87% 1109th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
44.54% 693rd/1556 |
40.42% 951st/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
36.13% 878th/2430 |
36.98% 1055th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
95.27% 2798th/2937 |
37.75% 1315th/3483 |
43.66% 1536th/3518 |
72.68% 2939th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
58.70% 2627th/4475 |
69.48% 3609th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Thomasina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Thomasina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.