Thomas Hiles

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Thomas Hiles — twin
2.1 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Thomas Hiles is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Thomas is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Greek Thomas (Θωμᾶς), from Aramaic Toma, meaning "twin." One of the twelve apostles, known as "Doubting Thomas." The surname Hiles: Hiles, Wood County, Wisconsin, a town Hiles (community), Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Hiles, Forest County, Wisconsin, a town People with the surname Barbara Hiles (1891–1984), artist Darrell Hiles (born 1969), Australian boxer Dianne Hiles (born 20th century), Australian accountant and human rights activist George Hiles (1825–1896), American businessman Henry Hiles (1826–1904), English composer John Hiles (1810–1882), writer and organist, brother of Henry Osia Joslyn Hiles (born 1832), American philanthropist and poet Paul Hiles (born 1948), Bermudian sailor Van Hiles (born 1975), A. Thomas is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 2.1 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Thomas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Thomas

Meaning: twin

Hebrew

From the Greek Thomas (Θωμᾶς), from Aramaic Toma, meaning "twin." One of the twelve apostles, known as "Doubting Thomas."

Surname: Hiles

English

Hiles, Wood County, Wisconsin, a town Hiles (community), Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Hiles, Forest County, Wisconsin, a town People with the surname Barbara Hiles (1891–1984), artist Darrell Hiles (born 1969), Australian boxer Dianne Hiles (born 20th century), Australian accountant and human rights activist George Hiles (1825–1896), American businessman Henry Hiles (1826–1904), English composer John Hiles (1810–1882), writer and organist, brother of Henry Osia Joslyn Hiles (born 1832), American philanthropist and poet Paul Hiles (born 1948), Bermudian sailor Van Hiles (born 1975), A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Thomas is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Thomas by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Thomas has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Tom
  • Tommy
  • Tommaso
  • Tomás
  • Tomas
  • Thom

Notable People Named Thomas Hiles

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Thomas Hiles:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Thomas?
The first name Thomas originates from Hebrew. From the Greek Thomas (Θωμᾶς), from Aramaic Toma, meaning "twin." One of the twelve apostles, known as "Doubting Thomas."
When was Thomas most popular?
The name Thomas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hiles?
The surname Hiles originates from English. Hiles, Wood County, Wisconsin, a town Hiles (community), Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Hiles, Forest County, Wisconsin, a town People with the surname Barbara Hiles (1891–1984), artist Darrell Hiles (born 1969), Australian boxer Dianne Hiles (born 20th century), Australian accountant and human rights activist George Hiles (1825–1896), American businessman Henry Hiles (1826–1904), English composer John Hiles (1810–1882), writer and organist, brother of Henry Osia Joslyn Hiles (born 1832), American philanthropist and poet Paul Hiles (born 1948), Bermudian sailor Van Hiles (born 1975), A.
What are the origins of the name Thomas Hiles?
The name Thomas Hiles combines two different traditions: the first name Thomas has Hebrew roots, while the surname Hiles originates from English.
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