Gender: Male
On the name Tom Bates, Tom means Twin, Form of Thomas, Honest. Bates means Ploughman, Variant of Bartholomew Often Used as a Surname.
The name Tom Bates is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Tom is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, France, and 95 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Tom is recorded 204,998 times globally, ranking it as the 220th most common name worldwide.
Tom is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 57,585 occurrences, making it the 12th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Tom is found among 1 in every 10 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #12 | 1 : 10 |
| United States of America | #91 | 1 : 42 |
| France | #167 | 1 : 61 |
| Netherlands | #29 | 1 : 28 |
| Belgium | #7 | 1 : 27 |
| Germany | #118 | 1 : 37 |
| Ireland | #33 | 1 : 16 |
| Canada | #88 | 1 : 84 |
| Israel | #222 | 1 : 124 |
| Hong Kong | #181 | 1 : 187 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Tom from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Thomas H. Bates was the 21st mayor of Berkeley, California, and a member of the California State Assembly. Bates is married to Loni Hancock, another former mayor of Berkeley and State Assembly member who served in the California State Senate. He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and was a member of the Golden Bears' 1959 Rose Bowl team. Bates was a captain in the United States Army Reserves after graduating from college and served in Germany. He worked in real estate before serving on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and in the state legislature.
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