Tillman
Tillman is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Man of the people, or farmer/plowman.
Origin and history
Tillman is a surname-derived given name of Germanic origin, traditionally meaning 'man of the people' or 'plowman'. It has been steadily used as a masculine first name in the United States since the late 19th century. While never a top-charting name, it maintains a classic, rustic appeal.
Popularity in the United States
3,732 babies in the United States have been named Tillman since 1880. It ranks #2089 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1753.
States where it is most popular
- SC (31.7 %)
- GA (23.6 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- AL (8 %)
- AR (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 74 |
| 1890-1900 | 131 |
| 1900-1910 | 129 |
| 1910-1920 | 454 |
| 1920-1930 | 515 |
| 1930-1940 | 390 |
| 1940-1950 | 380 |
| 1950-1960 | 313 |
| 1960-1970 | 229 |
| 1970-1980 | 148 |
| 1980-1990 | 141 |
| 1990-2000 | 128 |
| 2000-2010 | 231 |
| 2010-2019 | 295 |
| 2020-2029 | 174 |
Famous people named Tillman
- Tillman Thomas: Prime Minister, Politician
Nicknames
Till, Tilly
Fun facts
- The name stems either from the root 'Thied' meaning 'people', or the Middle High German 'tilie' meaning 'plowman'.
- Tillman has recorded usage as a given name in the United States continuously since SSA records began in 1880.