Total births
904
Unisex name · since 1886
Tomie
904 babies named Tomie in U.S. Social Security records since 1886, with the highest year being 1919. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 904
- total births
- 1886–1983
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Tomie sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 904 recorded since 1886.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tomie has been recorded 904 times among boys since 1886, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1886 to 1983.
- 904 total births
- 1886–1983 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
904 boys have been named Tomie since 1886, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1983.
- 904
- total births
- 1886–1983
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Tomie was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
39 babies were named Tomie in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Tomie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tomie splits its recorded history at 1927: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1896 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1919 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tomie at a glance
Last recorded 1983Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1886
Tomie popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1886–1983
- Peak year (1919)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 98 years of records
Tomie popularity over time - girls
476 total births recorded since 1912 (Tomie as girls' name)
Tomie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Tomie's strongest decade.
241 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Tomie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 45
1890s
45 births
- 1900s 85
1900s
85 births
- 1910s
1910s
223 births
- 1920s
1920s
241 births
- 1930s
1930s
148 births
- 1940s 70
1940s
70 births
- 1950s 52
1950s
52 births
- 1960s 23
1960s
23 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 241 births (27% of all-time use).
How Tomie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tomie's total volume
Tomie vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tomie by state
Where Tomie concentrates geographically, total births since 1886
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 76 | 8.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 25 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 23 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 16 | 1.8% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
Mississippi share of Tomie's total US births 8.4%
Even split
76 of 904 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tomie? ▼
904 babies have been named Tomie since 1886. It was last recorded in 1983. The peak year was 1919 with 39 births.
When was Tomie most popular? ▼
Tomie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 241 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Tomie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tomie are Mississippi (76 births), Texas (25 births), Alabama (23 births).
Is Tomie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Tomie is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 904 births, and as a girl's name it has 476 births.
How long has the name Tomie been used? ▼
Records for Tomie go back to 1886, giving 98 years of history through 1983.
What names are similar to Tomie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tommy, Tom, Tommie, Tomas, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tomie's data
- Tomie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (241 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Tomies (76 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Tomie
Nearby Names Like Tomie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tomie
Tommy Boy
#731 178,733 births
Tom Boy
#2715 139,756 births
Tommie Boy
#4574 34,446 births
Tomas Boy
#735 30,703 births
Tomasz Boy
#10097 776 births
Compare Tomie side by side: Tomie vs Tommy Tomie vs Tom Tomie vs Tommie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1886–1983 (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. "Tomie: Baby Name Since 1886 - 904 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tomie. 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 Tomie 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.