Holding steady.
Popularity of Tilman since 1881
Babies named Tilman per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tilman's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 13 |
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 7 |
| 1910s | 140 |
| 1920s | 202 |
| 1930s | 131 |
| 1940s | 105 |
| 1950s | 100 |
| 1960s | 40 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Tilman is a German given name that has seen very limited use in the United States. First recorded in the U.S. in 1881, it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its peak year of usage was 1881, aligning with the 1880s decade, after which it became increasingly uncommon. The name's trajectory has been stable, meaning it has remained at a consistently low level of usage. The top states for the name are not recorded, indicating widespread rarity. Tilman is typically associated with German heritage, and its etymology points to a possible origin from Old High German elements meaning 'people' or 'strength'. Despite its obscurity, Tilman remains a distinctive choice for families seeking a connection to Germanic roots.
Tilman is a German name whose exact origin is uncertain. It may be a variant of Tillmann, a short form of names like Detlef or derivatives of the Germanic element "theud" meaning 'people' or 'power'. Alternatively, it could be related to the name Tilo or Thilo, stemming from Old High German "diot" (people). Historically, the name has been used primarily in Germany and among German-speaking communities, especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Tillman, Tilmann, Tillmann, Tilo
Sibling names for Tilman
Names that share Tilman's style, for a brother or sister.
