UK name, mostly boys
Tommi
A diminutive form of Thomas, derived from the Aramaic word ta'oma meaning "twin".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tommi is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Tommi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2546, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 13 births.
This profile covers 263 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 62% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 264 living people in the UK are called Tommi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tommi ranked #2546 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 13 boys were registered as Tommi.
- • Tommi ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #535 in 2005.
- • About 264 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tommi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 98.9% of Tommi registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2546
2023
Births in 2023
8
Latest year
Peak year
2000
13 births
Estimated living
264
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Tommi
In England and Wales birth records, Tommi has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 98.9% of registrations are for boys and 1.1% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Tommi registered for boys
- Ranked #2,546 in 2023
- 8 boys registered in 2023
- Peak: 2000 (13 births)
Tommi registered for girls
- Ranked #4,373 in 2003
- 3 girls registered in 2003
- Peak: 2003 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Tommi mean?
The name Tommi is a Finnish variant of the name Thomas, which has its origins in the Aramaic name Toma, meaning "twin." The name Thomas gained popularity in the Christian tradition due to one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus being named Thomas, also known as "Doubting Thomas."
While the name Tommi is primarily used in Finland and other Nordic countries, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Aramaic language spoken in parts of the Middle East during the time of Jesus Christ. The name likely spread throughout Europe during the early years of Christianity, with various spelling variations emerging in different regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tommi can be found in Finnish historical records from the 16th century. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Tomi" or "Tommi," reflecting the influence of the Finnish language on its pronunciation.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tommi. For example, Tommi Sällinen (1551-1614) was a Finnish clergyman and author who played a significant role in the translation of the Bible into the Finnish language. Another prominent figure was Tommi Itkonen (1857-1935), a Finnish linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Finno-Ugric languages.
In the world of sports, Tommi Mäkinen (born 1964) is a Finnish former rally driver and four-time World Rally Champion, while Tommi Hartonen (1937-2019) was a Finnish cross-country skier who won multiple Olympic and World Championship medals.
The name Tommi has also been associated with notable artists and musicians, such as Tommi Huhtanen (1928-2012), a Finnish painter and graphic artist known for his abstract expressionist works, and Tommi Pietikäinen (1965-2020), a Finnish musician and composer.
While the name Tommi has its roots in ancient Aramaic and has been used throughout history, it remains particularly popular in Finland, where it has been a consistent choice for parents naming their sons for centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tommi over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Tommi in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tommi, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2023, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tommi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tommi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2184 | 40 | 4 |
| 2010s | #2292 | 96 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1700 | 103 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2017 | 24 | 4 |
Geography
Where Tommi is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Tommi. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Tommi ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #535 in 2005.
Across the UK
Tommi in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#535 in 2005
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Tommi
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tommi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tommi in the UK right now?
In 2023, Tommi was ranked #2546 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Tommi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 13 babies registered as Tommi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tommi?
A diminutive form of Thomas, derived from the Aramaic word ta'oma meaning "twin".
How many people are called Tommi in the UK?
A total of 263 babies have been registered as Tommi across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Tommi most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Tommi ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #535 in 2005. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.