Total births
1,815
Girls' name · since 1945
Tommi
Since 1945, U.S. Social Security records show 1,815 babies named Tommi, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4220
- among girls today
- 1,815
- born since 1945
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Tommi currently ranks #4220 among girls' names in America, with 1,815 babies recorded since 1945.
Social Security Administration records show Tommi recorded 1,815 times among girls since 1945, holding rank #4220 nationally today, ahead of 76% of girls, 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 1945 to 2025.
- #4220 among girls today
- 1,815 born since 1945
- 1970s peak decade
- 76% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Tommi is currently the #4220 girls' name in America, more common than 76% of girls - 1,815 born since 1945, peaking in the 1970s.
- #4220
- among girls today
- 1,815
- born since 1945
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Tommi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4220
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 76% of names given to girls today.
1970s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Tommi was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
47 babies were named Tommi in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
How Tommi compares
1,815 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
Tommi's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tommi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,815 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 48 | 19,840 |
Tommi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tommi splits its recorded history at 1986: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1945 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1976 peak of 47 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tommi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1976
Current rank
#4,220
Active since
1945
Tommi popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1945–2025
- Peak year (1976)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 81 years of records
Tommi popularity over time - boys
22 total births recorded since 1985 (Tommi as boys' name)
Tommi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tommi's strongest decade.
315 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Tommi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 24
1940s
24 births
- 1950s 123
1950s
123 births
- 1960s
1960s
180 births
- 1970s
1970s
315 births
- 1980s
1980s
275 births
- 1990s
1990s
289 births
- 2000s
2000s
257 births
- 2010s
2010s
181 births
- 2020s
2020s
171 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 315 births (17% of all-time use).
How Tommi 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 Tommi's total volume
Tommi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tommi by state
Where Tommi concentrates geographically, total births since 1945
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 48 | 2.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 26 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 7 | 0.4% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Tommi's total US births 2.6%
Even split
48 of 1,815 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tommi? ▼
Tommi has been given to 1,815 babies in the U.S. since 1945, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4220 as of the latest data. 47 babies were born in 1976, its single highest year.
When was Tommi most popular? ▼
Tommi was most popular in the 1970s decade with 315 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Tommi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tommi are California (48 births), Texas (26 births), Ohio (11 births).
How long has the name Tommi been used? ▼
Records for Tommi go back to 1945, giving 81 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Tommi? ▼
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 Tommi's data
- Tommi's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (315 total births) through the 2020s (171) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Tommis (48 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Tommi
Nearby Names Like Tommi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tommi
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 Tommi side by side: Tommi vs Tommie Tommi vs Tomeka Tommi vs Tomasa
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tommi
Marisela #4219
10,309 births · Peak 1985
Brianne #4221
20,473 births · Peak 1979
Jackeline #4218
6,534 births · Peak 2000
Viktoria #4222
2,659 births · Peak 2015
Shana #4217
29,635 births · Peak 1984
Jamia #4223
4,498 births · Peak 2003
Roslynn #4216
1,339 births · Peak 2014
Malea #4224
2,540 births · Peak 2009
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, 1945–2025 (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. "Tommi: #4220 Girls' Name - 1,815 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tommi. 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 Tommi 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.