UK boy's name
Tomo
A Japanese name meaning friend, companion, or partner.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tomo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tomo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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.
Tomo is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tomo. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tomo ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Tomo.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tomo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tomo mean?
The name Tomo has its origins in Japanese culture, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 8th century. It is derived from the Japanese word "tomo," which means friend or companion. This name was often given to children with the hope that they would grow up to be loyal and supportive friends.
One of the earliest known references to the name Tomo can be found in the ancient Japanese anthology of poetry, the Man'yōshū, compiled around the year 759. In this collection, there is a poem written by a poet named Tomo no Yakamori, suggesting that the name was in use during the Nara period of Japanese history.
Throughout the centuries, the name Tomo has been borne by several notable individuals in Japanese history. One such figure was Tomo no Yoshio (1041–1111), a renowned warrior and poet who served under the Imperial Court during the late Heian period. His poetry and military exploits earned him a place in the historical records of the time.
Another historical figure with the name Tomo was Tomo no Mitsunaga (1154–1206), a powerful samurai who played a pivotal role in the Genpei War, a conflict between the Minamoto and Taira clans for control of Japan. Tomo no Mitsunaga was a loyal supporter of the Minamoto clan and contributed to their eventual victory.
In more recent times, the name Tomo has been associated with several influential figures in various fields. One such individual was Tomo Uchida (1867–1925), a pioneering Japanese physicist and chemist who made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism and the properties of gases.
Another notable bearer of the name was Tomo Migaki (1899–1974), a renowned Japanese sculptor and ceramist whose works blended traditional Japanese art forms with modern techniques. His sculptures and ceramic pieces are celebrated for their intricate details and innovative designs.
It's worth mentioning that while the name Tomo has its roots in Japanese culture, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, particularly in areas with significant Japanese communities or influences.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tomo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tomo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Tomo
- 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
Tomo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tomo in the UK right now?
In 2007, Tomo was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tomo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Tomo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tomo?
A Japanese name meaning friend, companion, or partner.
How many people are called Tomo in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tomo across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.