How Common is the First Name Tom?
We estimate that there are 66,056 people named Tom who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Tom is the 345th most common for men, and the 752nd most common overall.
How Old are People Named Tom?
The average person named Tom is 64.58 years old.
Is Tom a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
65 people named Tom were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 2,183rd most popular name for boys, and the 4,676th most popular overall.
The popularity of Tom peaked in 1880, when it was the 40th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Tom a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Tom is almost exclusively a male name. 99.7% of people named Tom are male.
Facts About the Name Tom
Popularity of Tom in England
In 2020, Tom was the 535th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.