Tommy is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #16303 in 2005 with 6 recorded births. This places Tommy in the bottom 15% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 35 births ranking #4161. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 33.3%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 307,950 girls born was named Tommy. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Tommy is an affectionate, familiar form of Thomas and therefore carries the meaning twin. It feels warm, informal, and enduringly usable.
Originally a nickname, Tommy became a very common stand-alone given name in English-speaking countries. Its popularity reflects the broader comfort with friendly diminutive forms.