Tillman Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Tillman is of Germanic origin, meaning 'people's man'. It evolved from the Middle High German 'Tilman' and has seen various forms throughout history. The name is characterized by a sense of strength and community. It does not have biblical significance and gained popularity in the medieval period, maintaining a traditional yet distinct image in modern times.

The name Tillman is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Tillman has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Tillman' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 854th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1079th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1386th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2387th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3845th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4043rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3655th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 27734th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tillman' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tillman"

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Pronunciation

/ˈtɪl.mən/

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Origin

Germanic

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Etymology

The name Tillman derives from the Middle High German name 'Tilman', which is composed of the elements 'til' meaning 'people' and 'man' meaning 'man' or 'human'.

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Meaning

people's man

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Language Evolution

Tilman, Tillmann, Tillman

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Historical Usage

The name Tillman gained popularity in the medieval period in Germany and has been used in various forms across Europe since then.

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Variants & Derivatives

Tilman, Tillmann, Tilmans, Tilly

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Tillman is seen as a traditional yet unique name, often associated with strength and reliability.

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Famous People

Tillman Thomas, former Prime Minister of Grenada, Tillman Fertitta, American businessman and television personality

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tillman"

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 "Tillman"

"Tillman" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 854th of 7545 1,006
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1079th of 6773 696
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1386th of 7552 594
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 2387th of 10718 259
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 3845th of 16616 214
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 4043rd of 24088 353
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 3655th of 23106 360
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 27734th of 30306 7

Regional Popularity of "Tillman" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 28.19%
667th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 38.12%
897th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 42.20%
1204th/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
60.98%
1791st/2937
- 51.45%
1810th/3518
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 56.72%
2946th/5194
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 52.56%
3844th/7313
59.31%
4426th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 54.40%
3711th/6822
48.45%
3041st/6276

Regional Popularity of "Tillman" by Generation for Female 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)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Tillman"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Tillman" 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.