Thom
Boy name · 30 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Thom: 30 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2011.
The name Thom is a short, sturdy form of Thomas, which itself comes from the Aramaic *t’om’a*, meaning "twin." While Thomas is the more common spelling, Thom has a crisp, modern feel. Famous bearers include the American actor Thom Mathews, best known for his role in the 1980s horror classic *Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives*, and the Scottish musician Thom Yorke, the distinctive lead singer and lyricist of the alternative rock band Radiohead. The name Thomas has given its root to the place name St. Thomas, found across the Caribbean and in Ontario, Canada. A notable variant is the Gaelic *Tòmas*, which remains popular in Scotland, while the spelling Thom offers a streamlined, less formal alternative that still carries the same strong, classic heritage.
Boy 8 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20116 babies
- Latest (2018)
- #7043 babies
- Total births
- 30since 2007
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 22%vs prior 5y