Tommy
Tommy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หtษmi/ ยท /หtษmi/
Meaning and origin of Tommy
- A diminutive of the male given name Thomas.
- A diminutive of the female given name Thomasina.
Etymology
From Tom + -y.
How popular is Tommy?
Since 1880, 2,942 girls and 178,733 boys in the U.S. have been named Tommy (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1039 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #70 in 1944. In 2025 it ranked #658 for boys, with 455 babies given the name.
Names similar to Tommy
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Sibling name ideas for Tommy
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Tommy FAQ
What does the name Tommy mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Thomas. A diminutive of the female given name Thomasina. From Tom + -y.
How popular is the name Tommy?
Since 1880, 2,942 girls and 178,733 boys in the U.S. have been named Tommy (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1039 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #70 in 1944. In 2025 it ranked #658 for boys, with 455 babies given the name.
Is Tommy a boy or girl name?
Tommy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,942 girls and 178,733 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.