Total births
159
Girls' name · since 1971
Tomeca
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 159 babies named Tomeca, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 159
- total births
- 1971–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
Tomeca is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 159 have been recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Tomeca recorded 159 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 1984.
- 159 total births
- 1971–1984 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 83% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
159 girls have been named Tomeca since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1984.
- 159
- total births
- 1971–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
83% of everyone ever named Tomeca was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
26 babies were named Tomeca in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Tomeca's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tomeca's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1975 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tomeca at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Tomeca popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1984
- Peak year (1975)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Tomeca by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tomeca's strongest decade.
132 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 83% of all-time use.
Tomeca births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
132 births
- 1980s 27
1980s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 132 births (83% of all-time use).
Tomeca by state
Where Tomeca concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 3.1% |
Illinois share of Tomeca's total US births 3.1%
5 of 159 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tomeca? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 159 babies named Tomeca. The most recent recorded year was 1984. Its busiest year on record was 1975, with 26 births.
When was Tomeca most popular? ▼
Tomeca was most popular in the 1970s decade with 132 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Tomeca most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tomeca are Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Tomeca been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tomeca since 1971 -- 14 years through the most recent 1984 data.
What names are similar to Tomeca? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tommie, Tomeka, Tomasa, Tommy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tomeca's data
- Tomeca's decade-level peak was the 1970s (132 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Tomecas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Tomeca
Nearby Names Like Tomeca
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tomeca
Tommie Girl
#3121 17,769 births
Tomeka Girl
3,628 births
Tomasa Girl
#6654 3,198 births
Tommy Girl
#5027 2,942 births
Tomi Girl
#5630 2,812 births
Compare Tomeca side by side: Tomeca vs Tommie Tomeca vs Tomeka Tomeca vs Tomasa
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, 1971–1984 (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. "Tomeca: Baby Name Since 1971 - 159 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tomeca. 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 Tomeca 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.