Girl · #13,316 in 2026

Thomasa

Name: Popularity of the name Thomasa in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Thomasa, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,316

Peak Rank

#2,752 (1961)

Total Babies

304

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1992

Last Year

1961

Peak Year

#2752

Peak Rank

304

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Thomasa

Thomasa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 20 Thomasas were born — ranking #2,752 that year. As of 2026, Thomasa ranks #13,316 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 304 Thomasas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Thomasa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Thomasa is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Thomas
Tomasa
Thomason
Thalassa
Thomasson
Thomassen
Thomist
Canasa
Thymus
Thanos
Themis
Thomsen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thomasa

What does the name Thomasa mean?

Thomasa is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Thomasa in 2026?

In 2026, Thomasa ranks #13,316 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Thomasa most popular?

Thomasa reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #2,752 that year with 20 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Thomasa most popular?

Thomasa has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Thomasa.

Is Thomasa a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Thomasa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Thomasa?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Thomasa include Ladean, Sheilia, Leane. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Thomasa

Thomasa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 304 births in the dataset. Thomasa's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #2,752. Use the chart and map above to compare Thomasa's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.