Tilly

Tilly 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 273 girls in the United States.

Tilly at a glance

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

About the name Tilly

Tilly 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, Tilly first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #953 in 2024, and in 2024 273 babies received the name — 2,395 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tilly in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#953 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Tilly in 2024
273
Total since 1880
2,395

Tilly in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#86 in 2009
Babies named Tilly in 2025
264
Total since 1996
11,781

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tilly mean?

The meaning of Tilly 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 Tilly a boy or girl name?

Tilly is a girl name. In 2024, 273 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tilly?

Tilly comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tilly?

Tilly first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #953 in 2024, and 273 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].