Tillie
How to say it: TIL-ee · /ˈtɪli/
English diminutive of Matilda meaning 'battle-mighty' - vintage nickname revived as given name.
Tillie was the 590th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 177 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up 3.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #387 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #590 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 177 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,921 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #387 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Dating back to a high in the 1880s, it still sees regular use. A modest rise is expected soon.
What goes with it
Gentle and soft with a lilting lilt. Hattie and Lottie echo its vintage sweetness.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Tillie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
Famous people named Tillie
- Tillie Olsen (1912–2007)American writer
- Tillie Walden (born 1996)American cartoonist
- Tillie Martinussen (born 1980)Danish politician
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