Will my child share the name Thom with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Thom per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Thom in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Thom becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Thom has been fairly steady, ranked #3,937 in 2019 against #3,895 in 2014. Its best recorded position was #1,055 in 1998.

Is Thom a good choice for a distinctive 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.

Is Thom a popular baby name in the United States?

Thom does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3937

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Thom in their class.