Tomie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Tomie originates from Japanese, combining elements that signify wealth and beauty. It has evolved from Tomi to Tomie and is associated with positive traits. There is no biblical relevance, and it gained popularity in the 20th century in Japan. The name has modern appeal and is associated with notable figures in the arts.
The name Tomie is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tomie has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tomie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1294th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2045th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3618th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8999th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2634th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4107th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6690th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8908th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14297th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 27544th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 28476th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tomie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tomie"
Pronunciation
/ˈtoʊmi/
Origin
Japanese
Etymology
The name Tomie is derived from the Japanese elements 'tomi' meaning wealth or riches, and 'e' meaning picture or painting, signifying a person who may bring wealth or is associated with beauty.
Meaning
wealth, riches, picture, painting
Language Evolution
Tomi, Tomie
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Japan during the 20th century, particularly after the post-war period when names reflecting positive attributes became desirable.
Variants & Derivatives
Tomi, Tomiko, Tomita
Modern Popularity & Image
Tomie is perceived as a name that embodies beauty and prosperity, and it has a modern yet traditional appeal in Japan.
Famous People
Tomie dePaola - an acclaimed American author and illustrator of children's books., Tomie Ohtake - a renowned Japanese-Brazilian artist known for her abstract sculptures.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tomie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tomie"
"Tomie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1294th of 7545 | 500 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2045th of 6773 | 237 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3618th of 7552 | 93 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8999th of 10718 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2634th of 9107 | 205 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4107th of 9204 | 88 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6690th of 12526 | 57 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8908th of 19264 | 60 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14297th of 27321 | 45 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 27544th of 35406 | 15 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 28476th of 30306 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Tomie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
42.18% 998th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
69.06% 1625th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tomie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
85.97% 2034th/2366 |
56.57% 646th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
91.01% 1408th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tomie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tomie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.