Tom

Primarily a boy's name · 100% boys

Meaning

Tom is a masculine given name, often used as a diminutive of Thomas. In Germanic countries and Scandinavia, "Tom" is in use as a formal given name. The Gaelic-Cymric name Tom means "rising ground" or "eminent".

From Wikipedia

Tom first appears in the data in 2014 and has been recorded in 4 different years as a boy's name. Its single biggest year was 2016 with 68 babies (rank #144 that year). It was not in the 2025 data. The name has been declining over the last five years.

Numerology of Tom

In Pythagorean numerology, every letter has a value from 1 to 9. Adding the letters of Tom yields these three numbers — a playful read on the name's character.

3Destiny numberThe creativeExpressive, sociable, lifted by playful energy.Sum of every letter. The overall character a name carries.
6Soul urgeThe carerNurturing, responsible, family at the centre.Sum of the vowels — what's said to drive the heart.
6PersonalityThe carerNurturing, responsible, family at the centre.Sum of the consonants — the outer impression.

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Years in the data

Peak in a single year

Popularity Over Time — Boys

Also a character in

In Downton Abbey: Tom Branson — chauffeur turned son-in-law
In To Kill a Mockingbird: Tom Robinson — the accused
In The Great Gatsby: Tom Buchanan — Daisy's husband
In Succession: Tom Wambsgans — Shiv's husband
In Parks and Recreation: Tom Haverford — Leslie's protégé

Famous people named Tom

Tom Stoppardfilm screenwriter · b. 1937
Tom Waitsjazz pianist · b. 1949
Tom Feltonvoice actor · b. 1987
Tom Wilkinsonfilm actor · b. 1948
Tom Selleckfilm actor · b. 1945

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Year-by-Year Detail

Rank is among all boys' names registered that year.

Year	Babies	Rank
2014	6	#257
2015	4	#375
2016	68	#144
2017	13	#154