Total births
185
Boys' name · since 1942
Thoams
Since 1942, U.S. Social Security records show 185 babies named Thoams, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 185
- total births
- 1942–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
185 boys have been named Thoams since 1942, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Thoams recorded 185 times among boys since 1942, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1942 to 1995.
- 185 total births
- 1942–1995 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
185 boys have been named Thoams since 1942, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1995.
- 185
- total births
- 1942–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Thoams was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
14 babies were named Thoams in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Thoams's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Thoams's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1942, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Thoams at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1942
Thoams popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–1995
- Peak year (1985)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Thoams by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Thoams's strongest decade.
105 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Thoams births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 40
1970s
40 births
- 1980s
1980s
105 births
- 1990s 29
1990s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 105 births (57% of all-time use).
Thoams by state
Where Thoams concentrates geographically, total births since 1942
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 5 | 2.7% |
New Jersey share of Thoams's total US births 2.7%
5 of 185 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thoams? ▼
Thoams has been given to 185 babies in the U.S. since 1942, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1995. 14 babies were born in 1985, its single highest year.
When was Thoams most popular? ▼
Thoams was most popular in the 1980s decade with 105 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Thoams most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Thoams are New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Thoams been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Thoams since 1942 -- 54 years through the most recent 1995 data.
What names are similar to Thoams? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Thomas, Thor, Thornton, Thompson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Thoams's data
- Thoams's decade-level peak was the 1980s (105 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Jersey records the most Thoamss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Thoams
Nearby Names Like Thoams
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thoams
Thomas Boy
#39 2,358,576 births
Thor Boy
#2792 4,857 births
Thornton Boy
#10943 3,132 births
Thompson Boy
#2921 2,725 births
Thorin Boy
#1362 2,301 births
Compare Thoams side by side: Thoams vs Thomas Thoams vs Thor Thoams vs Thornton
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1942–1995 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Thoams: Baby Name Since 1942 - 185 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thoams. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Thoams draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.