Tillie
girl name#1261 in 2025Tillie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #147 in 1884, ranks #1261 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1261
rank today
#147
peak (1884)
177
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #164 |
| 1890s | #186 |
| 1900s | #236 |
| 1910s | #277 |
| 1920s | #421 |
| 1930s | #634 |
| 1940s | #1111 |
| 1950s | #1924 |
| 1960s | #3277 |
| 1970s | #4507 |
| 1980s | #6381 |
| 1990s | #8492 |
| 2000s | #6480 |
| 2010s | #3240 |
| 2020s | #1432 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tillie has been most popular in TX, CA, TN.
Living bearers
About 3,200 people named Tillie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tillie alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tillie in 2025?
- Tillie ranks #1261 among US girl names in 2025, with 177 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tillie most popular?
- Tillie peaked in 1884, reaching #147 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tillie with classmates?
- Tillie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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