Name profile

Thom

family name

Usage languagesGerman
US rank (2021)#12,146

Meaning and history

Thom is an English and Dutch short form of Thomas. Thomas comes from the Aramaic word te'oma, meaning “twin.” In the New Testament, Thomas is one of Jesus’s apostles, remembered for initially doubting the resurrection and later affirming his faith. Thom is frequently used independently or professionally. Notable bearers include English musician Thom Yorke, lead singer of Radiohead, and American designer Thom Browne.

Popularity over timeUS births · boys
20022002: no US SSA record for this spelling
2003: no US SSA record for this spelling
2004: no US SSA record for this spelling
2005: no US SSA record for this spelling
2006: no US SSA record for this spelling
20072007: no US SSA record for this spelling
2008: no US SSA record for this spelling
2009: no US SSA record for this spelling
2010: no US SSA record for this spelling
2011: no US SSA record for this spelling
20122012: no US SSA record for this spelling
2013: 5 births, rank #12,136
2014: no US SSA record for this spelling
2015: no US SSA record for this spelling
2016: 5 births, rank #12,185
20172017: no US SSA record for this spelling
2018: no US SSA record for this spelling
2019: 5 births, rank #12,145
2020: no US SSA record for this spelling
20212021: 5 births, rank #12,146

In 2021, 5 babies were recorded with the name Thom, ranking #12,146 among boys.