Thomas vs. Tommy: which name is older?
The average Thomas is 53 and the average Tommy is 57, so Tommy is the older name, by about 4 years.
Thomas
Tommy
When was each name popular?
Tommy peaked first, in 1947 (after World War II). Thomas peaked in 1952, 5 years later.
Which name is more common?
There are about 1.4 million Thomases and about 110,000 Tommys alive in the US, so there are about 13 times as many Thomases as Tommys.
Boys or girls?
Both are boys' names: over 99% of living Thomases and 99% of living Tommys are men.
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Thomas or Tommy: questions
Which is older, Thomas or Tommy?
The average Thomas is 53 and the average Tommy is 57, so Tommy is the older name, by about 4 years.
How old is the average Thomas?
The average Thomas in the US is 53; half of all living Thomases are between 37 and 70.
How old is the average Tommy?
The average Tommy in the US is 57; half of all living Tommys are between 44 and 72.
Which is more common, Thomas or Tommy?
There are about 1.4 million Thomases and about 110,000 Tommys alive in the US, so there are about 13 times as many Thomases as Tommys.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this