Tom Stahl

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Tom Stahl — rising ground
176K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Tom Stahl is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Tom is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Tom is a masculine given name, often used as a diminutive of Thomas. In Germanic countries and Scandinavia, "Tom" is in use as a formal given name. The Gaelic-Cymric name Tom means "rising ground" or "eminent". In literature and popular culture, it is often used to represent "an ordinary man". The name Tôm also exists as an independent Aramaic name. The surname Stahl: Agustín Stahl (1842–1917), Puerto Rican physician, ethnologist, and botanist Alexander von Stahl (born 1938), German lawyer, politician, and civil servant Armin Mueller-Stahl (born 1930), German actor, painter, writer, and musician Arthur Goldstein (1887–1943), German socialist and communist politician, whose pseudonym is "Stahl" Ben Stahl (1910–1987), American artist, illustrator, and author Ben Stahl (activist) (1915–1998), American political activist Carl-Gustaf Ståhl (1920–2016), Swedish officer Chick Stahl (1873–1907), American baseball outfielder Christian Ernst Stahl (1848–1919), German. Tom is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 176K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Tom reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Tom

Meaning: rising ground

Germanic

Tom is a masculine given name, often used as a diminutive of Thomas. In Germanic countries and Scandinavia, "Tom" is in use as a formal given name. The Gaelic-Cymric name Tom means "rising ground" or "eminent". In literature and popular culture, it is often used to represent "an ordinary man". The name Tôm also exists as an independent Aramaic name.

Surname: Stahl

English

Agustín Stahl (1842–1917), Puerto Rican physician, ethnologist, and botanist Alexander von Stahl (born 1938), German lawyer, politician, and civil servant Armin Mueller-Stahl (born 1930), German actor, painter, writer, and musician Arthur Goldstein (1887–1943), German socialist and communist politician, whose pseudonym is "Stahl" Ben Stahl (1910–1987), American artist, illustrator, and author Ben Stahl (activist) (1915–1998), American political activist Carl-Gustaf Ståhl (1920–2016), Swedish officer Chick Stahl (1873–1907), American baseball outfielder Christian Ernst Stahl (1848–1919), German.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Tom Stahl

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 Tom Stahl:

9
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Tom?
The first name Tom originates from Germanic. Tom is a masculine given name, often used as a diminutive of Thomas. In Germanic countries and Scandinavia, "Tom" is in use as a formal given name. The Gaelic-Cymric name Tom means "rising ground" or "eminent". In literature and popular culture, it is often used to represent "an ordinary man". The name Tôm also exists as an independent Aramaic name.
When was Tom most popular?
The name Tom reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Stahl?
The surname Stahl originates from English. Agustín Stahl (1842–1917), Puerto Rican physician, ethnologist, and botanist Alexander von Stahl (born 1938), German lawyer, politician, and civil servant Armin Mueller-Stahl (born 1930), German actor, painter, writer, and musician Arthur Goldstein (1887–1943), German socialist and communist politician, whose pseudonym is "Stahl" Ben Stahl (1910–1987), American artist, illustrator, and author Ben Stahl (activist) (1915–1998), American political activist Carl-Gustaf Ståhl (1920–2016), Swedish officer Chick Stahl (1873–1907), American baseball outfielder Christian Ernst Stahl (1848–1919), German.
What are the origins of the name Tom Stahl?
The name Tom Stahl combines two different traditions: the first name Tom has Germanic roots, while the surname Stahl originates from English.
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