boys' name 1952–2025

Thomas

Thomas is making a comeback — from #44 in 1952 to #13 in 2025.

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#13 ranked in 2025
779 registrations in 2025
58,682 total 1952–2025

Popularity over the years

That's a jump of 31 positions. Registrations grew from 220 to 779 (+254%).

Peak popularity: 2008 (1,669 registrations, ranked #5).

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Peak 2008 · 1,669
Low 1968 · 153
Years tracked 74

Neighbours in the 2025 ranking

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By state & territory — 2025

How often Thomas was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Thomas popularity by state — 2025Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: 269 (rank #13)Northern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: 205 (rank #14)South Australia: 33 (rank #47)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: 272 (rank #12)Western Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Thomas — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in Victoria (272 babies) , least popular in South Australia (33).

Victoria
272 #12
New South Wales
269 #13
Queensland
205 #14
South Australia
33 #47
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
Tasmania
Western Australia

In 2025: 779 babies named Thomas across 4 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Thomas?
Between 1952 and 2025, Thomas was registered for 58,682 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Thomas a popular name in Australia?
In 2025, Thomas ranked #13 among boys' names in Australia, with 779 registrations.