How Popular (or Rare) was Thomas in 2022?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#19
2022 Rank
2,101
2022 Births
#2
Best Rank (1998)
9,603
Peak Year (1996)
162,238
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 135
Rarity Factor (2022)

📊 The Thomas Story

Thomas is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #19 in 2022 with 2,101 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 9,603 births ranking #3. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 78.1%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 135 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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