Tilly
Tilly is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Battle-mighty or strength in battle.
Origin and history
Tilly originated as a medieval diminutive of Matilda, which derives from Germanic roots meaning 'mighty in battle'. While historically a pet form, it has increasingly been given as a standalone name. In the U.S., it has seen a modern resurgence as part of the trend toward vintage nickname-names.
Popularity in the United States
2,699 babies in the United States have been named Tilly since 1880. It ranks #3401 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #979.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.3 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
- NY (6 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 27 |
| 1920-1930 | 20 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 28 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 71 |
| 2000-2010 | 184 |
| 2010-2019 | 872 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,452 |
Famous people named Tilly
- Tilly Keeper: Actress
Fun facts
- Tilly arose as a familiar pet form of Matilda, a name introduced to England by the Normans.
- Over half of all U.S. births registered with the standalone given name Tilly since 1880 have occurred since 2020.