Thomas is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #26 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
Origin & Meaning
Aramaic — Twin
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UK Rank 2024
#26
US Rank #39
About the Name Thomas
Thomas is holding steady in the rankings at #26. It reached its peak of #2 in 1998 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 29 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
The name carries Aramaic roots, where it means "Twin". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Thomas is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #39, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Thomas
Unlikely. With around 1,543 UK babies named Thomas per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Thomas in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Thomas has held a stable position around #26 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #2 in 1998 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Thomas has Aramaic origins and means "Twin". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Thomas include: Jake Thomas — Jake Thomas is an American actor and director.; Ginni Thomas — Virginia Thomas is an American conservative activist.; Thomas Bangalter — Thomas Bangalter is a French musician and record producer..
Thomas ranks #39 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
1,543
UK babies named Thomas (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.8
In a school of 600
↓ 11 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Thomas
Likely around 1 other Thomas in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Thomas
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Virginia Thomas is an American conservative activist. In 1987, she married Clarence Thomas, who became an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States in 1991.
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Michelle Doris Thomas was an American actress. She was known for her roles as Justine Phillips on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, as Myra Monkhouse on the ABC/CBS sitcom Family Matters, and as Callie Rogers on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless.
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