MallowbyNames

Tillmon

TIL-mən · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Tilman or a transferred use of a surname.

Peak popularity
1914
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Tillmon since 1914

Babies named Tillmon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tillmon's real moment was 1914.

4812192019602000Most births 1927Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1910s22
1920s69
1930s27
1940s28
1950s0
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Tillmon is a rare given name with English roots, first recorded in U.S. data in 1914. That year also marks its peak usage, though overall numbers are too small for a national rank. The name has held a stable trajectory since its introduction, appearing occasionally but never breaking into common use. No top states are associated with Tillmon, reflecting its scattered and infrequent appearance in birth records. Its rarity gives it a distinctive quality, appealing to those seeking an uncommon name with a sturdy, surname-like feel.

Tillmon is a variant of Tilman, which itself derives from the Old English elements 'til' meaning 'good' or 'serviceable' and 'mann' meaning 'man'. Alternatively, it may have originated as a habitational surname from an English place name. The name has been in sporadic use since the early 20th century, never gaining widespread popularity.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Tilly, Mon

Variants: Tilman, Tillman

Sibling names for Tillmon

Names that share Tillmon's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tillmon mean?
The meaning of Tillmon is uncertain. It may be a variant of Tilman, which could mean 'good man' or 'serviceable man' in Old English, or it may derive from a surname.
How popular is the name Tillmon?
Tillmon is a rare name. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1914 and has had very limited use since. Its peak usage was in its first year of record, 1914, but no rank is available due to low numbers.
Is Tillmon a boy's or girl's name?
Tillmon is traditionally used as a boy's name.