Toma
Every Toma since 1929 — 874 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Toma
Toma is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,131 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1929, 874 American babies have been named Toma — about 75% boys and 25% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1974, when 105 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Toma stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Toma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 26 | #4,131 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,420 |
| 2023 | — | — | 19 | #5,232 |
| 2022 | — | — | 24 | #4,423 |
| 2021 | — | — | 18 | #5,319 |
| 2020 | — | — | 16 | #5,675 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,709 |
| 2018 | — | — | 18 | #5,297 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #6,039 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,555 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,723 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,277 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,499 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,653 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,409 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #7,044 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,642 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,944 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,497 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #7,062 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #11,222 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,562 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,488 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,255 |
| 2000 | — | — | 14 | #5,279 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,360 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #6,176 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,988 | 27 | #1,829 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,791 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,706 | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,701 | — | — |
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Famous people named Toma
- Tomaž Šalamun Writer · 1941–2014
- Toma Ikuta Actor · b. 1984
- Toma Murata Soccer player · b. 2000
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Toma in 2025?
Toma ranked #4,131 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Toma?
874 babies have been named Toma in the United States since 1929, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Toma most popular?
Toma peaked in 1974, when 105 newborns received the name.
Is Toma a boy or girl name?
Toma is used for both: about 25% of babies named Toma have been girls and 75% boys.
Is the name Toma rising or falling?
Toma is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Toma?
Well-known people named Toma include Tomaž Šalamun (writer), Toma Ikuta (actor), Toma Murata (soccer player).