Tilden
Tilden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Til's valley or fertile valley.
Origin and history
Tilden is an English surname-turned-given name originating from a place name meaning 'Til's valley' or 'fertile valley'. While historically rare as a male given name in the United States, it has experienced a modest rise in usage in recent years. It fits well into the popular trend of using traditional English surnames as first names.
Popularity in the United States
1,345 babies in the United States have been named Tilden since 1880. It ranks #3365 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1707.
States where it is most popular
- TX (73.9 %)
- CA (26.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 18 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 85 |
| 1920-1930 | 122 |
| 1930-1940 | 111 |
| 1940-1950 | 98 |
| 1950-1960 | 87 |
| 1960-1970 | 85 |
| 1970-1980 | 74 |
| 1980-1990 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 59 |
| 2000-2010 | 119 |
| 2010-2019 | 220 |
| 2020-2029 | 220 |
Fun facts
- The name originally derived from English place names like Tilden in Kent, referencing a valley associated with a person named Tild.
- Although historically uncommon as a given name, Tilden has seen increased interest in the 2020s alongside other vintage surname names.