Declining since 2020, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Tilian since 2015
Babies named Tilian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 120 |
Meaning & origin
Tilian is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2015, placing it among the most recent arrivals in the naming landscape. Its highest rank was 6,803 in 2020, but by 2025 it had fallen to 6,803 (the same rank) with a 1-in-142,340 frequency, indicating a very low but steady usage. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2020, suggesting it may have been a brief trend rather than a lasting classic. As a modern invention, Tilian has no recorded top states, reflecting its scattered, niche appeal. Its etymology is speculative: it may combine the trendy 'Til-' beginning with the popular '-ian' suffix seen in names like Julian. Without historical or cultural roots, Tilian exemplifies the 21st-century pattern of creative, sound-based name formation.
The name Tilian first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2015 and is likely a modern coinage. It may be a blend of popular sounds such as 'Til-' (as in Tilly) and '-ian' (a fashionable suffix seen in names like Julian or Adrian). There is no known historical or linguistic root outside of contemporary naming trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Til, Ian
Variants: Tillian
Sibling names for Tilian
Names that share Tilian's style, for a brother or sister.
