Rising since 2007, #4,352 for girls today.
Popularity of Tilley since 2005
Babies named Tilley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 111 |
| 2020s | 140 |
Meaning & origin
Tilley is a modern English name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security records in 2005. Despite its recent entry, it has been steadily rising in popularity, going from unranked to 4,352nd place in 2025, with the peak year so far being 2025 itself. This upward trajectory began in 2007, reflecting the trend for vintage nickname-sounding names like Maisie and Poppy. The name's popularity is still nascent, with approximately 1 in every 50,227 girls receiving the name in its peak year. While no states reported it in their top lists yet, Tilley continues to gain quiet favor among parents seeking a charming, sweet-sounding alternative to Tilly or Matilda.
Tilley is generally considered a modern diminutive or nickname derived from the English name Matilda, which itself comes from the Germanic elements 'maht' (might, strength) and 'hild' (battle). As an independent given name, it emerged in the early 21st century, following the fashion for vintage nickname names popularized in the United Kingdom and Australia. While historically used as a surname, its use as a first name is a recent development.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tilly
Variants: Tilly
Sibling names for Tilley
Names that share Tilley's style, for a brother or sister.
