Tomas Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Lithuanian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Tomas means 'twin' and has connections to both Aramaic and biblical origins.
Meaning of the Name Tomas
Tomas is the Lithuanian form of the name Thomas, which is derived from the Aramaic name Ta'oma, meaning 'twin'. It is a popular name in Lithuania and other Baltic countries. The name Thomas is also significant in religious context as it is the name of one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. Overall, Tomas carries a meaning of 'twin' and has connections to both Aramaic and biblical origins.
Popularity of the Name Tomas
The popularity for the name Tomas peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 537 births, which ranked number 991 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Tomas had the most female births in 1928 with 6, which ranked number 4,195 out of 5,438 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2003 with 537, which ranked number 467 out of 12,759 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Tomas has increased slightly over the last ten years from 358 births to 382 births, an increase of 6.70%. Among males, Tomas has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 358 births to 382 births, an increase of 6.70%.
Nationwide Popularity of Tomas
- 20 Year Trend of Tomas: -26.96%
- 10 Year Trend of Tomas: 6.70%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Tomas: 6.70%
Popularity of Tomas by State
For males, Tomas was most popular in Southeastern states with 99 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 71 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Tomas. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 9 | 513 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 7 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 67 | 480 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 8 | 591 | < 5 | N/A |
| CT | 6 | 445 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 45 | 412 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 13 | 722 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 15 | 614 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 6 | 837 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 6 | 592 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 8 | 939 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 6 | 904 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 18 | 740 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 5 | 1277 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 6 | 651 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 7 | 825 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 71 | 474 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 5 | 673 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 5 | 1074 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 7 | 800 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 5 | 777 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Tomas
- Total Births of Tomas: 384 (0.65%)
- Male Births of Tomas: 384 (0.65%)
Given the upward trend of Tomas over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.65% increase in total births, for a total of 384 births in 2024. Male births for Tomas have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 384 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.65%.