US Popularity:7405
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 #7405 in U.S. births
Boy:Thompson is currently #3452 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#3452
in 2023
- 809
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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