Tillie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tillie is a diminutive of the German name Matilda, meaning 'battle-mighty'. It has evolved through various forms and gained popularity in the late 19th century. The name carries traits of charm and warmth, and it does not have a biblical background.
The name Tillie is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tillie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tillie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5216th out of 7545 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 312th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 705th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1861st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4126th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7527th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5784th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1934th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tillie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tillie"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɪli/
Origin
German
Etymology
Tillie is a diminutive form of the name Matilda, which comes from the Germanic elements 'maht' meaning 'might' or 'power' and 'hild' meaning 'battle'.
Meaning
battle-mighty
Language Evolution
Matilda, Tilde, Tilly, Tillie
Historical Usage
Tillie gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a charming and affectionate form of Matilda.
Variants & Derivatives
Tilly, Tilda, Matilda
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Tillie is perceived as a vintage and quaint name, appealing to those who appreciate classic names with a warm, friendly aura.
Famous People
Tillie Olsen, an American author and feminist, Tillie Cole, a contemporary author known for her romance novels
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tillie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tillie"
"Tillie" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5216th of 7545 | 27 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 312th of 9107 | 7,610 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 705th of 9204 | 1,880 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1861st of 12526 | 627 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4126th of 19264 | 232 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7527th of 27321 | 153 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5784th of 35406 | 340 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1934th of 30306 | 1,252 |
Regional Popularity of "Tillie" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tillie" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
20.48% 290th/1416 |
16.17% 223rd/1379 |
26.42% 625th/2366 |
22.24% 254th/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
47.87% 740th/1546 |
44.15% 687th/1556 |
37.78% 889th/2353 |
23.72% 367th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
72.77% 2076th/2853 |
50.88% 1412th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
93.23% 3280th/3518 |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
88.26% 4044th/4582 |
- | - |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
38.48% 1533rd/3984 |
76.96% 3453rd/4487 |
28.85% 1968th/6822 |
49.81% 3126th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tillie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tillie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.