Tomi

Primarily a girl's name of Japanese origin with 2,793 recorded births. Also given to 131 boys.

Girl's name| Also boy's#5754 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

a male given name

Tomi is a girl's and boy's baby name of Japanese and Finnish origin. In Japanese, Tomi can mean 'wealth' or 'richness,' and it has long been used as both a masculine and feminine name. In Finnish, Tomi is a form of Thomas, meaning 'twin.' Its simplicity and cross-cultural appeal make it a quietly distinctive choice.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Tomi is rooted in the Japanese tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1916 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Tomi’s 2,793 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.

At a Glance

#5754

Current Rank

2,793

Total births

Since 1916

1977

Peak year

60 births

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Popularity Over Time

Tomi climbed 1612 spots in the last 20 years — from #7366 to #5754.

First appeared: 1916Peak: 1977 (60 births)Current: #5754

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tomi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	145	#4816	▲
2010s	142	#9615	▼
2000s	208	#6908	▼
1990s	342	#3433	▼
1980s	426	#2483	—
1970s	472	#1962	▲
1960s	465	#1709	▲
1950s	345	#1875	▲
1940s	157	#2630	▲
1930s	32	#4239	▼
1920s	45	#4821	▲
1910s	14	#4259	—

The Story of Tomi

A Gen X name

Peaking in 1977, Tomi is a Gen X staple. Girls named Tomi are most likely born between 1967 and 1987.

How rare is Tomi?

Only about 1 in every 163,636 babies born in 2024 was named Tomi — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1916, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1970s with 472 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Tomi by the numbers

Would fill 58 school buses
Meeting one Tomi per day would take 7.7 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(98 years, 1916–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tomi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	22	#5754	-2 (-8.3%)
2023	24	#5366	-9 (-27.3%)
2022	33	#4365	+3 (10.0%)
2021	30	#4599	-6 (-16.7%)
2020	36	#3998	+3 (9.1%)
2019	33	#4334	+6 (22.2%)
2018	27	#4996	+3 (12.5%)
2017	24	#5507	+8 (50.0%)
2016	16	#7571	+7 (77.8%)
2015	9	#11763	+2 (28.6%)
2014	7	#14450	-3 (-30.0%)
2013	10	#10941	+1 (11.1%)
2012	9	#12134	+2 (28.6%)
2010	7	#14835	-4 (-36.4%)
2009	11	#10625	+2 (22.2%)
2008	9	#12505	-7 (-43.8%)
2007	16	#8070	-4 (-20.0%)
2006	20	#6577	-2 (-9.1%)
2005	22	#5782	+6 (37.5%)
2004	16	#7366	-9 (-36.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Tomi as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Tomi has also been given to 131 boys in the U.S. since 1958.

Unranked

Current rank

131

Total births

1999

Peak year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tomi a boy's or girl's name?

Tomi is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 131 recorded births.

When was Tomi most popular?

Tomi reached its peak popularity in 1977 with 60 births that year. It is currently ranked #5754 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Tomi?

Tomi is currently ranked #5754 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,793 babies since 1916.

Can Tomi be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Tomi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #5754. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1916–2024