Thomas, of Germanic origin, means "twin". It was borne by twin saints of the 3rd century and is popular in many languages, including English, German, Dutch, and Scandinavian tongues. The name has been widely used throughout history, with notable figures like Thomas à Becket, a 12th-century Archbishop of Canterbury, and Thomas Edison, the prolific American inventor, among its bearers. Its variants include Tommy and Tom.
The number of babies named Thomas increased dramatically between the years 1956 and 1961, with five births each year during that period. However, there was a notable gap from 1944 to 1956, with no recorded births of this name in those years. Overall, over the span of these years, there were twenty babies named Thomas born in total.