Tommy Bear

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Tommy Bear — English
168K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Tommy Bear is a name that combines English origins. The first name Tommy is a masculine given name of English origin. Tommy is a masculine given name, frequently a short form of Thomas. An alternative spelling is Thommy. Tommy Brown (singer) (1931–2016), American R&B singer Tommy Brown (record producer) (born 1986), American record producer Tommy Brown, drummer with Nero and the Gladiators and songwriter Tommy Cairo (born 1958), American professional wrestler Tommy Cannon (born 1938), British comedian Tommy Chong (born 1938), Canadian actor, writer, director, musician, and comedian, half of the Cheech & Chong comedy duo Tommy Collins (singer), stage name of American country music singer-songwriter Leonard Sip. The surname Bear: Carter Bear (born 2006), Canadian ice hockey player Elizabeth Bear, pen name of American author Sarah Bear Elizabeth Wishnevsky (born 1971) Ethan Bear (born 1997), Canadian ice hockey player Glecia Bear (1912–1998), Canadian Cree writer Greg Bear (1951–2022), American author Jack Bear (1920–2007), American costume designer Joseph Ainslie Bear (1878–1955), American banker Laura Bear (born 1965), British anthropologist and academic Michael Bear (1934–2000), English cricketer Barbara Bears (born 1971), American ballet dancer List of fictional bears, including some where Bear is used as a surname Tommy is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 168K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Tommy reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Tommy

English

Tommy is a masculine given name, frequently a short form of Thomas. An alternative spelling is Thommy. Tommy Brown (singer) (1931–2016), American R&B singer Tommy Brown (record producer) (born 1986), American record producer Tommy Brown, drummer with Nero and the Gladiators and songwriter Tommy Cairo (born 1958), American professional wrestler Tommy Cannon (born 1938), British comedian Tommy Chong (born 1938), Canadian actor, writer, director, musician, and comedian, half of the Cheech & Chong comedy duo Tommy Collins (singer), stage name of American country music singer-songwriter Leonard Sip.

Surname: Bear

English

Carter Bear (born 2006), Canadian ice hockey player Elizabeth Bear, pen name of American author Sarah Bear Elizabeth Wishnevsky (born 1971) Ethan Bear (born 1997), Canadian ice hockey player Glecia Bear (1912–1998), Canadian Cree writer Greg Bear (1951–2022), American author Jack Bear (1920–2007), American costume designer Joseph Ainslie Bear (1878–1955), American banker Laura Bear (born 1965), British anthropologist and academic Michael Bear (1934–2000), English cricketer Barbara Bears (born 1971), American ballet dancer List of fictional bears, including some where Bear is used as a surname

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Tommy Bear

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 Tommy Bear:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Tommy?
The first name Tommy originates from English. Tommy is a masculine given name, frequently a short form of Thomas. An alternative spelling is Thommy. Tommy Brown (singer) (1931–2016), American R&B singer Tommy Brown (record producer) (born 1986), American record producer Tommy Brown, drummer with Nero and the Gladiators and songwriter Tommy Cairo (born 1958), American professional wrestler Tommy Cannon (born 1938), British comedian Tommy Chong (born 1938), Canadian actor, writer, director, musician, and comedian, half of the Cheech & Chong comedy duo Tommy Collins (singer), stage name of American country music singer-songwriter Leonard Sip.
When was Tommy most popular?
The name Tommy reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bear?
The surname Bear originates from English. Carter Bear (born 2006), Canadian ice hockey player Elizabeth Bear, pen name of American author Sarah Bear Elizabeth Wishnevsky (born 1971) Ethan Bear (born 1997), Canadian ice hockey player Glecia Bear (1912–1998), Canadian Cree writer Greg Bear (1951–2022), American author Jack Bear (1920–2007), American costume designer Joseph Ainslie Bear (1878–1955), American banker Laura Bear (born 1965), British anthropologist and academic Michael Bear (1934–2000), English cricketer Barbara Bears (born 1971), American ballet dancer List of fictional bears, including some where Bear is used as a surname
How common is the surname Bear?
The surname Bear is shared by approximately 8K people worldwide.
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