Total births
574
Girls' name · since 1969
Tomica
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 574 babies named Tomica, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 574
- total births
- 1969–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
574 girls have been named Tomica since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Tomica has 574 recorded births among girls since 1969, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 1993.
- 574 total births
- 1969–1993 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
574 girls have been named Tomica since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1993.
- 574
- total births
- 1969–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Tomica was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
60 babies were named Tomica in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Tomica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tomica's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 23% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 77%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 60, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tomica at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Tomica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–1993
- Peak year (1977)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Tomica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tomica's strongest decade.
406 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Tomica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s
1970s
406 births
- 1980s 141
1980s
141 births
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 406 births (71% of all-time use).
How Tomica 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 Tomica's total volume
Tomica vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tomica by state
Where Tomica concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 34 | 5.9% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 17 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 13 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #7 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Tomica's total US births 5.9%
Even split
34 of 574 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tomica? ▼
574 babies have been named Tomica since 1969. It was last recorded in 1993. The peak year was 1977 with 60 births.
When was Tomica most popular? ▼
Tomica was most popular in the 1970s decade with 406 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Tomica most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tomica are Texas (34 births), North Carolina (17 births), Illinois (13 births).
How long has the name Tomica been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tomica since 1969 -- 25 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Tomica? ▼
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 Tomica's data
- Tomica's decade-level peak was the 1970s (406 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Tomicas (34 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 Tomica
Nearby Names Like Tomica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tomica
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 Tomica side by side: Tomica vs Tommie Tomica vs Tomeka Tomica 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, 1969–1993 (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. "Tomica: Baby Name Since 1969 - 574 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tomica. 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 Tomica 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.