Thom
- Pronunciation
- [Thom]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Derives From Thomas Twin.
- Origin
- English
Thom Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 845 baby boys have been named Thom. The name peaked in 1961 with 33 US births that year (rank #1403).
Top States for Thom
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Thom births are: California (27), New York (6), Ohio (6).
Other English-Origin Names Like Thom
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4-Letter Names Starting with T
Names with Thom's exact length and starting letter: Tacy, Tadd, Tage, Tahu, Tait.
Quick Facts About Thom
Variant Forms
Famous People Named Thom
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Thom.
- Thom Yorke — Guitarist (1968)
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Compare Thom to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Thom against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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