Thomasene
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 199 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 9 letters and three syllables, Thomasene is a longer name that carries presence on a page and formality in full, while likely inviting a natural nickname in daily life. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1927, with 199 total recorded births.
Thomasene is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Thomasene is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Thomasene is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a feminine elaboration of Thomas, from the Aramaic toma, meaning 'twin.' The -ene suffix gives the masculine Thomas a graceful, Victorian feminine form.
Thomasine and Thomasena were used in the 18th and 19th centuries as feminine forms of Thomas — a way to honor a male relative's name while giving it a distinctly feminine identity. Thomasene is a rarer variant spelling with an old-fashioned dignity.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Thomasene's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Thomasene follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Thomasene's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Thomasene has 27+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1927.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | #9235 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 28 | #6952 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 54 | #4433 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 67 | #4051 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 31 | #4186 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 14 | #4201 | — |
The Story of Thomasene
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1942, Thomasene is an elegant vintage name. Girls named Thomasene are most likely born between 1932 and 1952.
How rare is Thomasene?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Thomasene is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1927, peaked in the 1940s with 67 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Thomasene by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(27 years, 1927–1970)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 | #9235 |
| 1967 | 5 | #7761 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7447 |
| 1964 | 6 | #6710 |
| 1961 | 6 | #6506 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6335 |
| 1959 | 10 | #4274 |
| 1956 | 6 | #5909 |
| 1954 | 14 | #3140 |
| 1952 | 7 | #4878 |
| 1951 | 10 | #3698 |
| 1950 | 7 | #4699 |
| 1949 | 8 | #4209 |
| 1948 | 9 | #3856 |
| 1947 | 11 | #3427 |
| 1945 | 5 | #5176 |
| 1944 | 8 | #3658 |
| 1943 | 6 | #4646 |
| 1942 | 15 | #2409 |
| 1941 | 5 | #5023 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1927–1970