How Many People Are Named Tillie?

Complete statistics for the name Tillie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tillie
Very Rare
Old English

Tillie, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 111,940 Americans today. With only 2,948 people named Tillie alive in the US, it's clear how unique this name is. Interestingly, the name peaked way back in 1915 with 505 births.

~420
Living in US
1 in 789,165
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pet form of Matilda
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Gentle Traditional Reserved
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 suggests stability, practicality, and a strong sense of responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,948
Worldwide Bearers
#78,288
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
7
🇨🇳 China
4
🇧🇪 Belgium
3
🇫🇷 France
3
🇲🇽 Mexico
3
🇳🇴 Norway
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
2
🇮🇱 Israel
2
🇩🇪 Germany
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,948 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 100
1,592
Would be under 30 (10%)
359
Would be 30–60 (2%)
13,551
Would be over 60 (87%)

All 15,502 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
10
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tillie Through the Generations

Tillie has seen its popularity wax and wane over the decades. Born in the early 1900s, the name reached its peak in 1915 with 505 births. Since then, it has become increasingly rare, with most of the 2,948 living Tillies being over 60 years old. This makes the name a true throwback, evoking a sense of nostalgia and classic charm among those who bear it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 1,218
Pennsylvania 866
California 552
Texas 543
Illinois 512
New Mexico 381
Ohio 275
Michigan 256
North Dakota 247
New Jersey 213

✨ Similar Names to Tillie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tillie's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Tillie

How Many People Have the Name Tillie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 420 people in the United States currently share the name Tillie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 789,165 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tillie a Common or Rare Name?

Tillie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Tillie Mean?

Tillie means "pet form of Matilda" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tillie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Tillie Most Popular?

The name Tillie reached peak popularity in 1915, with 505 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Tillie?

Approximately 420 people named Tillie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 420. That works out to roughly 1 in 789,165 Americans.

Is Tillie a rare name?

Tillie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 789,165 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tillie mean?

Tillie means "pet form of Matilda" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Tillie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tillie are male and 100% are female.

When was Tillie most popular?

Tillie peaked in 1915 with 505 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US420
All-Time Births420
1 in X1 in 789,165
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age100
Peak Year1915
World Rank#78,288
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.