Name Profile
Tom
"Not available in SSA source data." — Unknown origin
BoyUnknown1 syllable
About Tom
Tom appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records from 1880 through 2020. It does not appear in the 2024 top 1,000 list for boys, but it remains part of the official historical record. Across available SSA years, the name appears 140,072 times.
Quick Facts
GenderBoy
OriginUnknown
PronunciationTom
Syllables1
Nicknames for Tom
Tom is usually used as-is and doesn’t have a common shortened nickname.
Popularity in the U.S.
Tom is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys.. Parents often choose Tom for its clear pronunciation and classic style.
Tom had — births in .
Middle Name Ideas
- Tom James
- Tom Alexander
- Tom Reid
More Names Like Tom
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tom mean?
Tom means "Not available in SSA source data." and is commonly associated with Unknown roots.
Is Tom a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Yes. Tom is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys..
How is Tom pronounced?
A common pronunciation is Tom.