Tommy
Peaked at #70 nationally in 1944, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Tommy has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Tommy — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1039
in 1928
Current rank
#5120
in 2024
Years tracked
106
1895–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1895, Tommy reached its peak popularity for girls in 1928, ranking #1039 nationally with 53 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 16 years of data, its rank has climbed from #15274 (2008) to #5120 (2024) — a 66% improvement.
As of 2024, Tommy ranks #5120 nationally for girls, with 26 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,120 | 26 |
| 2023 | #6,137 | 20 |
| 2022 | #7,260 | 16 |
| 2021 | #8,925 | 12 |
| 2020 | #14,945 | 6 |
| 2019 | #13,691 | 7 |
| 2008 | #15,274 | 7 |
| 2005 | #16,303 | 6 |
Tommy — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#70
in 1944
Current rank
#731
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Tommy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1944, ranking #70 nationally with 3,696 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #724 (2014) to #731 (2024) — a 1% drop.
As of 2024, Tommy ranks #731 nationally for boys, with 358 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #731 | 358 |
| 2023 | #690 | 387 |
| 2022 | #727 | 357 |
| 2021 | #734 | 351 |
| 2020 | #745 | 326 |
| 2019 | #698 | 361 |
| 2018 | #724 | 331 |
| 2017 | #710 | 345 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Tommy most popular?
Tommy was most popular in 1944, when it ranked #70 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Tommy becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Tommy?
At least 181,214 babies have been recorded with the name Tommy in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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