Name meaning & stats
Toma
Toma. 869 US babies since 1940, peak 1974. Notable Tomas are 1.3× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1974
869 US babies were named Toma between 1940 and 2025.
Toma around the world
- Belgium: 28 babies since 1995, peak 2024, No. 1,288 in 2025
- France: 495 babies since 1900, peak 2012, No. 2,933 in 2025
- England & Wales: 82 babies since 1996, peak 2021, No. 2,939 in 2025
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Tomas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.3× | Low · 3 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | Low · 2 people |
| Screenwriter | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Film director | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Tomas show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1974)