Name meaning & stats
Tom
Tom (English origin). 93,603 US babies since 1940, peak 1959. Notable Toms are 1.6× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
English
A short form of Thomas.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1959
93,603 US babies were named Tom between 1940 and 2025.
Where Toms end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.6× | High · 328 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.1× | High · 193 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | High · 183 people |
| Footballer | 1.0× | High · 178 people |
Among notable men who are politicians, Toms show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Tom has a surprise career: 2.6×
Name twins (peaked around 1959)