Tillie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/ˈtɪli/

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Origin

German

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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'.

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Meaning

battle-mighty

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Language Evolution

Matilda, Tilde, Tilly, Tillie

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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.

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Variants & Derivatives

Tilly, Tilda, Matilda

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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.

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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.