Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Tom
Endangered
Down 98.7% from peak
Peak era
1959
Peak births
5,068
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
1880Peak 19592025
Quick answers about Tom
How many people are named Tom?
An estimated 68,794 living Americans are named Tom.
How rare is Tom?
Tom is uncommon among babies today, with 65 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 98.7% from its 1959 peak.
How old is the typical Tom?
The median age of a living American named Tom is approximately 67 years, with most bearers falling between 61 and 76 years old.
Is Tom still popular?
No. Tom is endangered as a baby name, down 98.7% from its 1959 peak with 65 births in 2025.
Peak year
1959
Decline from peak
98.7%
2025
65
All-time
139,756