US Popularity:5861
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Aramaic, Celtic, Gaelic, Irish, Scottish
Meaning:Twin; Son of Tom
Of English and Aramic origin and steeped in sophistication, Thompson means “twin” or “son of Tom,” making for a great moniker to bestow upon your little mini-me. As a surname, it has ancient Celtic roots and was quite popular in both Ireland and Scotland and is related to the ancient Gaelic name MacTamhais. The given name Thompson leaves room for doting nicknames such as Tom or Tommy and makes for a meaningful name to honor anyone called Tom in your little one’s life.

How Popular Is The Name Thompson?

U.S. Births

Overall:Thompson is currently #5861 in U.S. births
Boy:Thompson is currently #2934 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#2934
in 2024
+ 518
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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