Thomson
About Thomson
Thomson is a masculine name that originated as a Scottish and English surname meaning 'son of Thomas.' Thomas itself derives from the Aramaic word for 'twin.' As a first name, Thomson represents a distinctive way to honor the Thomas tradition with a slightly different approach. The spelling without a 'p' (contrasting with Thompson) reflects its Scottish heritage. While relatively uncommon as a first name, it has maintained steady if minimal usage throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Thomson carries a dignified, scholarly quality, perhaps influenced by its associations with various notable figures including the physicist J.J. Thomson. The name offers the familiar nickname options of Tom or Tommy.
Pronounced TAH-m-sun.
As of October 2026, Thomson ranked #13694 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3514 in 1943.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Thomson on lists
Famous Thomsons
- J. J. Thomson
British physicist and Nobel prize winner
- William Thomson
Irish and British mathematical physicist and engineer
- George Paget Thomson
winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics
- Thomson Wylde Welling (b. 2019)
son of American actor Tom Welling