Tillie
Tillie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Tillie
- A diminutive of the female given name Matilda.
Etymology
From Matilda.
How popular is Tillie?
Since 1880, 15,738 girls and 27 boys in the U.S. have been named Tillie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #148 in 1884. Its highest rank for boys was #1662 in 1909. In 2025, 177 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Tillie FAQ
What does the name Tillie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Matilda. From Matilda.
How popular is the name Tillie?
Since 1880, 15,738 girls and 27 boys in the U.S. have been named Tillie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #148 in 1884. Its highest rank for boys was #1662 in 1909. In 2025, 177 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tillie a boy or girl name?
Tillie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 15,738 girls and 27 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.