Thom is a distinctive choice, ranked #3937 in 2019. Your child is likely to be the only Thom in their class.
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UK Rank 2019
#3937
About the Name Thom
Thom is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 42 places over five years. Its high point was #1055 in 1998, and it now sits at #3937. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Thom is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Thom
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Thom per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Thom in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Thom has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 42 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1055 in 1998. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Thom is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Thom does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Thoms in the wild.
4
UK babies named Thom (2019)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 42 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Thom
Likely around 1 other Thom in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2019)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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