MallowbyNames

Tilmon

TIL-mun · of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Tilman, a surname derived from the Old English personal name Tila

Peak popularity
1898
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Tilmon since 1880

Babies named Tilmon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tilmon's real moment was 1898.

714211880192019602000Most births 1920Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1880s5
1890s11
1900s10
1910s79
1920s144
1930s109
1940s94
1950s62
1960s22
1970s21
1980s5
1990s6
2000s6
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Tilmon is a rare given name of uncertain meaning, likely derived from the English surname Tilman. It first appeared on U.S. Social Security records in 1880, the earliest year for which data is available, but has never been among the top rankings. Its peak year of usage was 1898, during the late 19th century. Since then, the name has remained extremely uncommon, with a trajectory described as stable. It is not associated with any specific state or region, as it has never been popular enough to register in top state lists. For parents interested in a distinctive historical name with a straightforward pronunciation, Tilmon offers a connection to the late 1800s without being tied to any famous bearer or cultural trend.

Tilmon is believed to be a variant of the English surname Tilman, which itself derived from the Old English personal name Tila, a short form of names like Tilwine or Tilbeorht. The name has seen very limited use as a given name, most notably in the late 19th century in the United States, where it appeared on the Social Security records during the 1880s and 1890s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Til, Mon, Tilly

Variants: Tilman, Tillman, Tilmonn

Sibling names for Tilmon

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

Sisters: Emma, Alice, Mabel, Clara, Ida

Brothers: Walter, Arthur, Edwin, Albert, Charles

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tilmon mean?
The meaning of Tilmon is uncertain; it is likely a variant of the surname Tilman, which may derive from an Old English personal name.
How popular is the name Tilmon?
Tilmon has never been a common name. It was first recorded in 1880, and its peak year of usage was 1898. It has stable, very low usage today.
Is Tilmon a boy's name or a girl's name?
Tilmon is traditionally a boy's name, though it could be used for any gender.