Thomas-Jay
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Thomas-Jay: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2007.
Thomas-Jay is a modern compound name, blending the classic Thomas with the popular Jay. Thomas itself is of Aramaic origin, from *t’om’a* meaning "twin," famously borne by the apostle who doubted Christ's resurrection. Jay has multiple roots: it can derive from the Latin *gaius* meaning "rejoice," from the bird name (the jay), or as a short form of names like Jason or James. The most famous Thomas is the inventor Thomas Edison, while Jay is linked to Founding Father John Jay. There are no direct place connections for the compound form, though Thomas is shared with the Scottish town of St. Thomas. This double-barrelled name has grown in popularity in Scotland since the 1990s, reflecting a broader trend for hyphenated first names.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20073 babies
- Latest (2007)
- #5953 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2007
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y