Tilly
How to say it: TIL-ee · /ˈtɪli/
Diminutive of Matilda, from Germanic 'Mahthildis' meaning 'mighty in battle'; also used as an independent name.
Tilly was the 590th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 302 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, 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 | 302 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,921 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| 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
Upward lately, Tilly is enjoying its finest period in the 2020s. More growth is expected in the near future.
What goes with it
Bright and lilting with soft clarity and a crisp snap, Tilly feels gentle. Pippa shares its charm and Edie brings similar cheer.
Nicknames
- Til
- Tils
Honouring a Tilly in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Tilly is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German.
England and Wales: #194. Ireland: #245.
Famous people named Tilly
- Tilly Fleischer (1911–2005)German javelin thrower
- Tilly Edinger (1897–1967)German paleontologist
- Tilly Keeper (born 1997)British actress
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