Girl
Tillie
mighty in battle
About Tillie
This spirited diminutive carries an effervescence that seems to bounce off the tongue, evoking images of sunshine-filled afternoons and spontaneous laughter. The double-l softness paired with the cheerful -ie ending creates a name that feels both vintage and refreshingly modern. It suggests a personality unafraid to stand out while maintaining an approachable warmth. Parents drawn to Tillie often appreciate names that don't take themselves too seriously yet possess substance beneath their playful exterior. The name works beautifully in childhood, suiting pigtails and playground adventures, while transitioning gracefully into adulthood with unexpected sophistication. Consider how it pairs with both traditional and contemporary middle names, offering flexibility in creating a distinctive combination that honors family heritage or personal preferences.
Popularity of the Name Tillie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names in the United States, by year.
| 1880 | #160 |
| 1881 | #165 |
| 1882 | #158 |
| 1883 | #157 |
| 1884 | #148 |
| 1885 | #187 |
| 1886 | #162 |
| 1887 | #169 |
| 1888 | #181 |
| 1889 | #161 |
| 1890 | #167 |
| 1891 | #161 |
| 1892 | #180 |
| 1893 | #178 |
| 1894 | #187 |
| 1895 | #185 |
| 1896 | #202 |
| 1897 | #197 |
| 1898 | #194 |
| 1899 | #210 |
| 1900 | #223 |
| 1901 | #234 |
| 1902 | #243 |
| 1903 | #223 |
| 1904 | #221 |
| 1905 | #242 |
| 1906 | #259 |
| 1907 | #225 |
| 1908 | #245 |
| 1909 | #245 |
| 1910 | #260 |
| 1911 | #263 |
| 1912 | #265 |
| 1913 | #267 |
| 1914 | #256 |
| 1915 | #263 |
| 1916 | #278 |
| 1917 | #287 |
| 1918 | #327 |
| 1919 | #307 |
| 1920 | #343 |
| 1921 | #364 |
| 1922 | #366 |
| 1923 | #407 |
| 1924 | #399 |
| 1925 | #408 |
| 1926 | #471 |
| 1927 | #472 |
| 1928 | #491 |
| 1929 | #496 |
| 1930 | #559 |
| 1931 | #569 |
| 1932 | #555 |
| 1933 | #574 |
| 1934 | #646 |
| 1935 | #634 |
| 1936 | #633 |
| 1937 | #732 |
| 1938 | #681 |
| 1939 | #784 |
| 1940 | #789 |
| 1942 | #958 |
Variations of Name Tillie
Names Similar to Tillie
Nicknames for Tillie
- Til
- Tilly
- Tils
- Lil
Famous People Named Tillie
| Tillie Baldwin | American social reformer |
| Tillie Anderson | Swedish-American cyclist |
| Tillie Breaux | American jazz pianist |
| Tillie Lerner Olsen | American writer and feminist |
| Tillie the Terrible Swede | American wrestler |
| Tillie Walden | American cartoonist and graphic novelist |
| Tillie Voss | American actress and dancer |
| Tillie Moreno | Argentine singer and actress |
| Tillie Pierce | American author and nurse |
| Tillie Heus | Dutch Olympic swimmer |
| Tillie Burke | Australian journalist and author |
| Tillie Morris | American golfer |
| Tillie O'Leary | American actress |
| Tillie Black Bear | Native American activist |
| Tillie Starbuck | American actress |
| Tillie Edinger | German paleoneurologist |
| Tillie Polk | American civil rights activist |
| Tillie Jimenez | Puerto Rican television personality |
Characters Named Tillie
| Tillie McBride | Character in the novel "Tillie the Toiler" |
| Tillie Hanson | Character in the film "The Great Ziegfeld" |
| Tillie Brockelman | Character in the movie "The Wild Party" |
| Tillie Green | Character in the movie "Reservoir Dogs" |
| Tillie Banks | Character in the movie "Where Are My Children?" |
| Tillie Jackson | Character in the book "The Water is Wide" by Pat Conroy |
| Tillie Pettigrew | Character in the TV series "Little Miss Jocelyn" |
| Tillie Farnham | Character in the TV series "The Ropers" |
| Tillie Jimenez | Character in the TV series "Rosie's Place" |
| Tillie Tooter | Character in the animated TV series "Tooter Turtle" |
| Tillie Hansen | Character in the movie "The Ghost Goes West" |