Tilton
boy nameTilton entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2207 in 1954, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#2207
peak (1954)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2636 |
| 1920s | #2966 |
| 1930s | #3271 |
| 1940s | #3124 |
| 1950s | #3018 |
| 1960s | #3733 |
| 1970s | #4236 |
| 1980s | #6365 |
| 1990s | #8700 |
| 2000s | #10099 |
| 2010s | #10535 |
| 2020s | #12146 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Tilton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tilton alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tilton in 2025?
- Tilton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Tilton most popular?
- Tilton peaked in 1954, reaching #2207 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tilton with classmates?
- Tilton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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