Tilman Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tilman is a Germanic name meaning 'noble man', originating from the Old High German 'Tilman'. Its language evolution includes forms from Old and Middle High German to Modern German. The name has a strong historical presence in Germany and is associated with traits of nobility. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Tilman is most popular in Louisiana, 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. From 2020-2022, Tilman has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Tilman' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1718th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2088th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2843rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5421st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10056th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11754th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11349th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Tilman' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tilman"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɪl.mən/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Tilman derives from the Old High German name 'Tilman', which is composed of the elements 'til' meaning 'good' or 'noble' and 'man' meaning 'man' or 'person'.
Meaning
noble man
Language Evolution
Tilman (Old High German), Tilman (Middle High German), Tilman (Modern German)
Historical Usage
Tilman gained popularity in medieval Germany and has been used in various forms across Europe, particularly in German-speaking regions.
Variants & Derivatives
Tillman, Tilmann, Tilmon
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tilman is considered a traditional name with a strong historical connotation, often associated with nobility and heritage.
Famous People
Tilman Fertitta, an American businessman and television personality, Tilman Riemenschneider, a notable German sculptor of the late Gothic period
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tilman"
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 "Tilman"
"Tilman" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1718th of 7545 | 313 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2088th of 6773 | 230 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2843rd of 7552 | 159 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5421st of 10718 | 55 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10056th of 16616 | 32 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11754th of 24088 | 60 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11349th of 23106 | 57 |
Regional Popularity of "Tilman" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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75.44% 1785th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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82.83% 1949th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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77.71% 2217th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Tilman" 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) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Tilman"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tilman" 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.