Tom name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Tom
Story and style
Tom is a short name for boys.
For parents, Tom is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank73rd in 2009
Listed years3/18 years
TrendLimited Data
First listed2009
StyleLess Common, Short
Length3 letters
More about Tom
Background notes
What style of name is Tom?
Tom feels less common and short. It sits naturally beside names like Toby: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
Names similar to Tom
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Tom ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Tom was most recently listed at 100th in 2011, and appeared in the Australian top 100 in 3 of 18 years we currently cover.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not in top 100 |
| 2024 | Not in top 100 |
| 2023 | Not in top 100 |
| 2022 | Not in top 100 |
| 2021 | Not in top 100 |
| 2020 | Not in top 100 |
| 2019 | Not in top 100 |
| 2018 | Not in top 100 |
| 2017 | Not in top 100 |
| 2016 | Not in top 100 |
| 2015 | Not in top 100 |
| 2014 | Not in top 100 |
| 2013 | Not in top 100 |
| 2012 | Not in top 100 |
| 2011 | 100th |
| 2010 | 95th |
| 2009 | 73rd |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |