Tomas Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Tomas originates from the Aramaic word for 'twin' and has evolved through several languages, including Hebrew and Greek. It is associated with Saint Thomas from the Bible. The name reflects traits of reliability and strength, and it remains a popular choice in modern times.
The name Tomas is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Tomas has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Tomas' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 564th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 509th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 543rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 510th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 486th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 524th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 714th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7783rd out of 9204 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 18004th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 23525th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Tomas' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tomas"
Pronunciation
/ˈtoʊməs/
Origin
Aramaic
Etymology
The name 'Tomas' is derived from the Aramaic word 'toma', meaning 'twin'. It has roots in Hebrew as well, where the name is 'Te'oma'.
Meaning
twin
Language Evolution
Te'oma (Hebrew), Toma (Aramaic), Thomas (Greek), Tomas (Latin/Spanish/Portuguese)
Biblical Background
The name Tomas is often associated with Saint Thomas, an apostle of Jesus known for doubting the resurrection until he saw Christ's wounds.
Historical Usage
The name Tomas gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in Christian contexts due to the influence of Saint Thomas. It became widespread in various forms across different languages.
Variants & Derivatives
Thomas, Tom, Tommy, Tomek
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Tomas is viewed as a classic and timeless name, often associated with reliability and strength. It remains popular in many cultures, particularly in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Famous People
Tomas Edison, American inventor, Tomas Berdych, Czech professional tennis player, Tomas Hobbes, English philosopher
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tomas"
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 "Tomas"
"Tomas" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 564th of 7545 | 1,934 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 509th of 6773 | 2,495 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 543rd of 7552 | 3,656 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 510th of 10718 | 4,021 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 486th of 16616 | 6,070 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 524th of 24088 | 7,547 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 714th of 23106 | 4,295 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7783rd of 9204 | 11 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 18004th of 19264 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 23525th of 27321 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Tomas" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
17.37% 411th/2366 |
24.17% 276th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
59.44% 919th/1546 |
- |
16.49% 388th/2353 |
21.53% 333rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
29.23% 651st/2227 |
26.05% 633rd/2430 |
16.40% 468th/2853 |
16.50% 458th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
21.86% 642nd/2937 |
15.02% 523rd/3483 |
14.61% 514th/3518 |
9.62% 389th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
18.40% 678th/3685 |
12.38% 554th/4475 |
10.15% 527th/5194 |
5.54% 350th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
15.78% 723rd/4582 |
11.31% 584th/5164 |
7.36% 538th/7313 |
5.86% 437th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
26.83% 1069th/3984 |
17.76% 797th/4487 |
9.62% 656th/6822 |
9.75% 612th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Tomas" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tomas"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tomas" 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.