Tommy

Tommy is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 358 boys in the United States.

Tommy at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈtɑmi/

About the name Tommy

Tommy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Tommy first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #70 in 1944, and in 2024 358 babies received the name — 178,307 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tommy in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#70 in 1944
Peak year
1947
Babies named Tommy in 2024
358
Total since 1880
178,307

Tommy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#22 in 2020
Babies named Tommy in 2025
1,160
Total since 1996
26,460

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tommy mean?

The meaning of Tommy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Tommy a boy or girl name?

Tommy is a boy name. In 2024, 358 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tommy?

Tommy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tommy?

Tommy first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #70 in 1944, and 358 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Tommy?

Tommy is pronounced /ˈtɑmi/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.