Tillie

Tillie is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 189 girls in the United States.

Tillie at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Tillie

Tillie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Tillie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #148 in 1884, and in 2024 189 babies received the name — 15,558 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tillie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#148 in 1884
Peak year
1915
Babies named Tillie in 2024
189
Total since 1880
15,558

Tillie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#383 in 2013
Babies named Tillie in 2025
71
Total since 1996
2,037

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tillie mean?

The meaning of Tillie is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Tillie a boy or girl name?

Tillie is a girl name. In 2024, 189 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tillie?

Tillie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tillie?

Tillie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #148 in 1884, and 189 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].