gender neutral
Tommy
twin
About Tommy
There's something wonderfully warm about Tommy—it's the kind of name that makes people smile. Picture a little boy with endless energy and curiosity, and Tommy just fits. This name has been beloved for generations, carrying with it a sense of friendliness and approachability that never goes out of style. Tommy feels like sunshine, like laughter on a playground, like the kind of kid everyone wants to be friends with. Parents who choose this name often appreciate its timeless charm and the way it grows with a child, remaining suitable from toddlerhood through adulthood. The name strikes a perfect balance between playful and respectable, working equally well for a child and a professional adult. Tommy has a natural, unpretentious quality that puts people at ease. It's familiar without being boring, classic without being stuffy. For families who value warmth, authenticity, and a name that feels like home, Tommy delivers all of that and more with effortless grace.
Popularity of the Name Tommy
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #699 | ||||
| 1882 | #830 | ||||
| 1883 | #592 | ||||
| 1884 | #962 | ||||
| 1885 | #829 | ||||
| 1886 | #536 | ||||
| 1887 | #408 | ||||
| 1888 | #697 | ||||
| 1889 | #719 | ||||
| 1890 | #532 | ||||
| 1891 | #760 | ||||
| 1892 | #520 | ||||
| 1893 | #478 | ||||
| 1894 | #564 | ||||
| 1895 | #453 | ||||
| 1896 | #517 | ||||
| 1897 | #549 | ||||
| 1898 | #503 | ||||
| 1899 | #414 | ||||
| 1900 | #336 | ||||
| 1901 | #324 | ||||
| 1902 | #354 | ||||
| 1903 | #289 | ||||
| 1904 | #358 | ||||
| 1905 | #335 | ||||
| 1906 | #421 | ||||
| 1907 | #323 | ||||
| 1908 | #289 | ||||
| 1909 | #298 | ||||
| 1910 | #274 | ||||
| 1911 | #322 | ||||
| 1912 | #407 | ||||
| 1913 | #389 | ||||
| 1914 | #347 | ||||
| 1915 | #388 | ||||
| 1916 | #382 | ||||
| 1917 | #342 | ||||
| 1918 | #332 | ||||
| 1919 | #325 | ||||
| 1920 | #309 | ||||
| 1921 | #277 | ||||
| 1922 | #252 | ||||
| 1923 | #255 | ||||
| 1924 | #240 | ||||
| 1925 | #201 | ||||
| 1926 | #192 | ||||
| 1927 | #170 | ||||
| 1928 | #151 | ||||
| 1929 | #144 | ||||
| 1930 | #127 | ||||
| 1931 | #115 | ||||
| 1932 | #109 | ||||
| 1933 | #109 | ||||
| 1934 | #98 | ||||
| 1935 | #95 | ||||
| 1936 | #91 | ||||
| 1937 | #84 | ||||
| 1938 | #77 | ||||
| 1939 | #77 | ||||
| 1940 | #76 | ||||
| 1941 | #71 | ||||
| 1942 | #73 | ||||
| 1943 | #77 | ||||
| 1944 | #70 | ||||
| 1945 | #75 | ||||
| 1946 | #77 | ||||
| 1947 | #79 | ||||
| 1948 | #79 | ||||
| 1949 | #84 | ||||
| 1950 | #94 | ||||
| 1951 | #94 | ||||
| 1952 | #97 | ||||
| 1953 | #95 | ||||
| 1954 | #100 | ||||
| 1955 | #108 | ||||
| 1956 | #115 | ||||
| 1957 | #102 | ||||
| 1958 | #104 | ||||
| 1959 | #108 | ||||
| 1960 | #112 | ||||
| 1961 | #116 | ||||
| 1962 | #109 | ||||
| 1963 | #107 | ||||
| 1964 | #108 | ||||
| 1965 | #119 | ||||
| 1966 | #124 | ||||
| 1967 | #127 | ||||
| 1968 | #124 | ||||
| 1969 | #134 | ||||
| 1970 | #148 | ||||
| 1971 | #148 | ||||
| 1972 | #146 | ||||
| 1973 | #143 | ||||
| 1974 | #155 | ||||
| 1975 | #156 | ||||
| 1976 | #170 | ||||
| 1977 | #177 | ||||
| 1978 | #177 | ||||
| 1979 | #187 | ||||
| 1980 | #197 | #386 | |||
| 1981 | #205 | ||||
| 1982 | #210 | ||||
| 1983 | #224 | #280 | |||
| 1984 | #230 | #315 | |||
| 1985 | #237 | #355 | |||
| 1986 | #239 | #365 | |||
| 1987 | #239 | #302 | |||
| 1988 | #250 | #374 | |||
| 1989 | #263 | #305 | |||
| 1990 | #270 | #387 | |||
| 1991 | #289 | #108 | |||
| 1992 | #302 | #264 | #113 | ||
| 1993 | #322 | #298 | #115 | ||
| 1994 | #316 | #262 | #107 | ||
| 1995 | #311 | #388 | #279 | #114 | |
| 1996 | #308 | #195 | #110 | ||
| 1997 | #281 | #139 | #231 | #80 | |
| 1998 | #299 | #125 | #221 | #71 | |
| 1999 | #299 | #127 | #391 | #178 | #74 |
| 2000 | #307 | #128 | #186 | #78 | |
| 2001 | #331 | #131 | #315 | #224 | #92 |
| 2002 | #343 | #137 | #273 | #214 | #99 |
| 2003 | #390 | #141 | #253 | #212 | #106 |
| 2004 | #394 | #130 | #320 | #149 | #128 |
| 2005 | #426 | #135 | #346 | #166 | #128 |
| 2006 | #462 | #142 | #379 | #157 | #144 |
| 2007 | #489 | #167 | #369 | #151 | #164 |
| 2008 | #518 | #159 | #317 | #172 | #199 |
| 2009 | #563 | #143 | #278 | #166 | #215 |
| 2010 | #595 | #164 | #265 | #162 | #222 |
| 2011 | #637 | #70 | #402 | #91 | #214 |
| 2012 | #627 | #59 | #353 | #80 | #251 |
| 2013 | #658 | #55 | #294 | #78 | #259 |
| 2014 | #724 | #60 | #322 | #70 | #286 |
| 2015 | #706 | #65 | #300 | #63 | #328 |
| 2016 | #756 | #62 | #370 | #66 | #296 |
| 2017 | #710 | #64 | #376 | #68 | #400 |
| 2018 | #722 | #49 | #374 | #73 | #341 |
| 2019 | #698 | #28 | #157 | #54 | #316 |
| 2020 | #745 | #23 | #145 | #37 | #335 |
| 2021 | #734 | #25 | #125 | #36 | #332 |
| 2022 | #726 | #23 | #67 | #30 | #295 |
| 2023 | #690 | #23 | #68 | #21 | #305 |
| 2024 | #731 | #36 | #83 | #24 | #279 |
| 2025 | #658 | #42 | #75 | #28 | #274 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Tommy
Names Similar to Tommy
Nicknames for Tommy
- Tom
- Tommo
Famous People Named Tommy
| Tommy Lee Jones | American actor and film director |
| Tommy Hilfiger | American fashion designer |
| Tommy Chong | Canadian-American comedian and actor |
| Tommy Dorfman | American actor |
| Tommy Fleetwood | English professional golfer |
| Tommy Haas | German former professional tennis player |
| Tommy John | American former baseball pitcher |
| Tommy Lasorda | American former baseball player and manager |
| Tommy Robredo | Spanish former professional tennis player |
| Tommy Shaw | American singer and guitarist of the band Styx |
| Tommy Steele | English entertainer and rock 'n' roll singer |
| Tommy Taylor | English footballer |
| Tommy Wiseau | American filmmaker and actor |
| Tommy Emmanuel | Australian guitarist and songwriter |
| Tommy Morrison | Scottish former footballer |
| Tommy Sugiarto | Indonesian badminton player |
| Tommy Banks | Canadian jazz pianist and composer |
| Tommy Dreamer | American professional wrestler |
Characters Named Tommy
| Tommy Pickles | "Rugrats" animated series |
| Tommy Shelby | "Peaky Blinders" TV series |
| Tommy Merlyn | "Arrow" TV series |
| Tommy Egan | "Power" TV series |
| Tommy Jarvis | "Friday the 13th" film series |
| Tommy Williams | "The Shawshank Redemption" film |
| Tommy Ryan | "Rocky" film series |
| Tommy Carcetti | "The Wire" TV series |
| Tommy Morgenstern | "The Mortal Instruments" book series |
| Tommy Caffee | "Brotherhood" TV series |
| Tommy Kinkle | "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" TV series |
| Tommy Oliver | "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - The Movie" - 1995 |
| Tommy DeVito | "Jersey Boys" musical/film - based on real person |
| Tommy Gormley | "Trainspotting" film |
| Tommy Angelo | "Mafia - The City of Lost Heaven" video game |
| Tommy Shepherd | "Avengers - The Children's Crusade" Marvel Comics |
| Tommy | "War Horse" play/film - based on the character in the book |