Total births
3,198
Girls' name · since 1887
Tomasa
Since 1887, U.S. Social Security records show 3,198 babies named Tomasa, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6654
- among girls today
- 3,198
- born since 1887
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Tomasa is the #6654 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 3,198 recorded since 1887.
Social Security Administration records show Tomasa recorded 3,198 times among girls since 1887, holding rank #6654 nationally today, ahead of 62% of girls, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1887 to 2025.
- #6654 among girls today
- 3,198 born since 1887
- 1920s peak decade
- 62% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tomasa is currently the #6654 girls' name in America, more common than 62% of girls - 3,198 born since 1887, peaking in the 1920s.
- #6654
- among girls today
- 3,198
- born since 1887
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Tomasa vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6654
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 62% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Tomasa was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
93 babies were named Tomasa in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
How Tomasa compares
3,198 Top 17% higher than 83% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Tomasa's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tomasa | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,198 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 93 | 48 | 19,840 |
Tomasa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tomasa's SSA record in two at 1955 and the more recent half accounts for 29% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 71%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1893, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1925 peak of 93, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tomasa at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1925
Current rank
#6,654
Active since
1887
Tomasa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–2025
- Peak year (1925)
- 93
- Annual births at peak, across 139 years of records
Tomasa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Tomasa's strongest decade.
730 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Tomasa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 12
1880s
12 births
- 1890s 71
1890s
71 births
- 1900s 145
1900s
145 births
- 1910s
1910s
379 births
- 1920s
1920s
730 births
- 1930s
1930s
468 births
- 1940s
1940s
310 births
- 1950s 272
1950s
272 births
- 1960s 178
1960s
178 births
- 1970s 163
1970s
163 births
- 1980s 151
1980s
151 births
- 1990s 107
1990s
107 births
- 2000s 83
2000s
83 births
- 2010s 61
2010s
61 births
- 2020s 68
2020s
68 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 730 births (23% of all-time use).
How Tomasa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tomasa's total volume
Tomasa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tomasa by state
Where Tomasa concentrates geographically, total births since 1887
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,854 | 58.0% |
| #2 | California | | 219 | 6.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 12 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 6 | 0.2% |
| #5 | New Mexico | | 5 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Tomasa's total US births 58.0%
Even split
1,854 of 3,198 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tomasa? ▼
Tomasa has been given to 3,198 babies in the U.S. since 1887, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6654 as of the latest data. 93 babies were born in 1925, its single highest year.
When was Tomasa most popular? ▼
Tomasa was most popular in the 1920s decade with 730 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Tomasa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tomasa are Texas (1,854 births), California (219 births), New York (12 births).
How long has the name Tomasa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tomasa since 1887 -- 139 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Tomasa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tommie, Tomeka, Tommy, Tomi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tomasa's data
- Tomasa's decade-level peak was the 1920s (730 total births); usage has since declined to 68 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Tomasas (1,854 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Tomasa
Nearby Names Like Tomasa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tomasa
Tommie Girl
#3121 17,769 births
Tomeka Girl
3,628 births
Tommy Girl
#5027 2,942 births
Tomi Girl
#5630 2,812 births
Tomika Girl
2,781 births
Compare Tomasa side by side: Tomasa vs Tommie Tomasa vs Tomeka Tomasa vs Tommy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tomasa
Hila #6653
812 births · Peak 2022
Dallie #6655
588 births · Peak 1916
Loraine #6652
17,284 births · Peak 1922
Magda #6656
2,870 births · Peak 1966
Eleonore #6651
1,088 births · Peak 1923
Cruz #6657
4,232 births · Peak 1923
Cathryn #6650
16,332 births · Peak 1956
Consuelo #6658
16,955 births · Peak 1928
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1887–2025 (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. "Tomasa: #6654 Girls' Name - 3,198 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tomasa. 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 Tomasa 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 June 2026.