Tomorrow
A symbolic name reflecting hope for the future.
Name Census estimates that about 244 living Americans carry the first name Tomorrow. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tomorrow today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tomorrow births was 1979 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tomorrow. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
244
~ 1 in 1,404,731 Americans
Peak year
1979
19 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2016 SSA rank
#16,075
Tracked since 1971
Census
Tomorrow in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 259 people with the first name Tomorrow, which placed it at #32,463 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#32,463
National first-name rank
People counted
259
259 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
68.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tomorrow
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tomorrow is Black at 68.7%. The next largest groups are White (20.8%) and Two or More Races (4.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tomorrow described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tomorrow at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American68.7% · 178
- White20.8% · 54
- Two or more races4.2% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 4
Popularity
Tomorrow: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tomorrow from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 108 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tomorrow by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tomorrow during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tomorrow
The given name Tomorrow is an intriguing one, originating from the English language itself. Its origins can be traced back to the 17th century, derived from the word "tomorrow," which referred to the day after the present day. This unconventional name choice was likely inspired by a sense of hope, optimism, and anticipation for the future.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tomorrow dates back to 1687, when a family in the English county of Yorkshire named their son Tomorrow Croft. While the reasoning behind this unique name choice remains unclear, it may have been a reflection of the parents' aspirations for their child's future prospects.
Throughout history, the name Tomorrow has been relatively uncommon, but there are a few notable individuals who have carried this moniker. In the 18th century, Tomorrow Knight (1703-1781) was a prominent English philosopher and writer, known for his works exploring the concept of time and the human experience.
Shifting to the 19th century, Tomorrow Jones (1842-1912) was an American abolitionist and civil rights activist. She played a pivotal role in the anti-slavery movement, advocating for the abolition of slavery and equal rights for all people, regardless of race.
In the realm of literature, Tomorrow Fielding (1876-1952) was a celebrated English novelist and playwright. Her works often explored themes of hope, resilience, and the human condition, reflecting the essence of her name.
Moving into the 20th century, Tomorrow Nguyen (1920-2005) was a Vietnamese educator and humanitarian. She dedicated her life to improving access to education for underprivileged children in Vietnam, believing that education held the key to a brighter future.
Finally, Tomorrow Abrams (1964-present) is a contemporary American artist and activist. Her thought-provoking installations and performances challenge societal norms and encourage viewers to envision a more equitable and just world.
While the name Tomorrow may be unconventional, it carries a powerful symbolism of hope, forward-thinking, and the limitless possibilities that the future holds. Its unique history and the individuals who have borne this name serve as a testament to the enduring human desire to shape a better tomorrow.
People
Tomorrow + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tomorrow as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tomorrow: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tomorrow?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 244 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tomorrow going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,404,731 US residents.
Is Tomorrow a common name?
We classify Tomorrow as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 260 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tomorrow most popular?
The single biggest year for Tomorrow was 1979, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tomorrow is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tomorrow in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 259 people with the name Tomorrow, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,463 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tomorrow in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tomorrow?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tomorrow leans strongly female. 246 people counted with this name were female (92.8%), compared with 19 male bearers (7.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tomorrow?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tomorrow is Black at 68.7%. The next largest groups are White (20.8%) and Two or More Races (4.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tomorrow most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Tomorrow in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.7% (178 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tomorrow in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tomorrow a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tomorrow in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tomorrow still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tomorrow in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tomorrow can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Tomorrow?
See how many people share the name Tomorrow on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.