Tom
Pronunciation: [ t-AHM ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Tom first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 135 babies have been named Tom in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tom is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #24,352 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,352
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Tom
Tom is a girl name .
Is Tom a boy or girl name? Tom is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,352 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,829. Tom is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tom is currently ranked #24,352 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Tom include Tommie, Tommi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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