Tilly
- Meaning
- Battle-mighty
- Origin
- German
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What does Tilly mean?
Tilly means “battle-mighty”.
Tilly is a short form of Matilda. It shares the recorded meaning “battle-mighty” with that name.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Tilly yet.
How popular is Tilly?
United States · 2025Explore how often Tilly is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #885 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Tilly
- 302 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 10.2% More than 2024
Tilly over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #885 | 302 |
| 2024 | Girls | #954 | 274 |
| 2023 | Girls | #1,045 | 242 |
| 2022 | Girls | #1,028 | 250 |
| 2021 | Girls | #1,133 | 218 |
| 2020 | Girls | #1,332 | 166 |
| 2019 | Girls | #1,344 | 170 |
| 2018 | Girls | #1,648 | 129 |
| 2017 | Girls | #1,862 | 110 |
| 2016 | Girls | #2,305 | 83 |
| 2015 | Girls | #2,257 | 84 |
| 2014 | Girls | #2,580 | 69 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Tilly
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Matilda
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Battle-mighty
Shares the recorded meaning “battle-mighty” with Tilly.
Emma
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Universal
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Amelia
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Work
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Evelyn
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Desired; or water, island
Shares an origin with Tilly.
Elena
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Bright, shining light
Shares an origin with Tilly.
Alice
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Noble
Shares an origin with Tilly.
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