How Popular (or Rare) was Thomas in 2020?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#15
2020 Rank
2,646
2020 Births
#2
Best Rank (1998)
9,603
Peak Year (1996)
162,238
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 109
Rarity Factor (2020)

📊 The Thomas Story

Thomas is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #15 in 2020 with 2,646 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 9,603 births ranking #3. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 72.4%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 109 boys born was named Thomas. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Aramaic via Greek  |  Meaning: twin

Thomas is a major classic meaning twin. It feels steady, intelligent, and dependable in almost any generation.

The name spread widely through the New Testament and Christian tradition and became one of the core boys' names of Europe. Its staying power comes from deep familiarity and solid simplicity.

Did you know?Thomas has remained so durable that it works almost as a default classic across many countries and eras.
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