Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Thomson

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

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#5,787 (2016)

Total Babies

240

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1943

First Year

2023

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#5787

Peak Rank

240

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Thomson

Thomson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1943, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 15 Thomsons were born — ranking #5,787 that year. As of 2026, Thomson ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 240 Thomsons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s 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 Thomson

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

Thompson
Tomson
Timson
Tamsin
Tamsyn
Townson
Tompson
Tenson
Thomason
Thompsons
Thomasson
Thomassen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thomson

What does the name Thomson mean?

Thomson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1943. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Thomson in 2026?

In 2026, Thomson ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Thomson most popular?

Thomson reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #5,787 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Thomson a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Thomson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Thomson include Savino, Revere, Baudilio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Thomson

Thomson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1943 and has accumulated 240 births in the dataset. Thomson's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #5,787. Use the chart and map above to compare Thomson'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.