Girl
Tilly
mighty in battle
About Tilly
Bursting with personality and charm, this diminutive name has blossomed into a standalone choice that radiates playfulness and spirit. Tilly bounces along with an infectious energy that perfectly captures childhood wonder while possessing enough substance to carry into adulthood. The double-L gives it a lovely visual symmetry, while the -y ending adds a touch of sweetness without becoming saccharine. It's a name that makes people smile instinctively, evoking images of curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Despite its informal origins, Tilly has gained recognition as a proper given name in its own right, shedding any sense of being merely a nickname. It works wonderfully for parents seeking something spirited yet grounded, familiar yet not overused. The name's brevity makes it powerful and punchy, eliminating any need for shortening. Tilly suits a child who's adventurous, artistic, and unafraid to color outside the lines while maintaining an essential warmth and accessibility that endears her to everyone she meets.
Popularity of the Name Tilly
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #954 | #163 | #127 | #234 | #750 |
| 2025 | #885 | #188 | #105 | #248 | #911 |
| 1997 | #329 | ||||
| 1998 | #305 | ||||
| 1999 | #237 | ||||
| 2000 | #246 | ||||
| 2001 | #279 | ||||
| 2002 | #194 | ||||
| 2003 | #134 | ||||
| 2004 | #117 | ||||
| 2005 | #104 | #582 | |||
| 2006 | #105 | #940 | |||
| 2007 | #104 | ||||
| 2008 | #100 | ||||
| 2009 | #89 | #381 | #533 | ||
| 2010 | #90 | #303 | #587 | ||
| 2011 | #107 | #292 | #780 | ||
| 2012 | #99 | #165 | #395 | ||
| 2013 | #91 | #269 | #533 | ||
| 2014 | #111 | #313 | #455 | ||
| 2015 | #127 | #252 | #400 | ||
| 2016 | #140 | #244 | #287 | ||
| 2017 | #142 | #239 | #364 | ||
| 2018 | #160 | #220 | #233 | ||
| 2019 | #162 | #199 | #231 | ||
| 2020 | #162 | #200 | #290 | ||
| 2021 | #163 | #155 | #208 | ||
| 2022 | #147 | #134 | #155 | ||
| 2023 | #161 | #92 | #208 | #694 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Tilly
Names Similar to Tilly
Nicknames for Tilly
- Til
- Tils
- Tillie
- Tilia
- Tila
Famous People Named Tilly
| Tilly Vosburgh | British actress |
| Tilly Losch | Austrian-American dancer and actress |
| Tilly Dunnage | Australian fashion designer and fictional character from "The Dressmaker" |
| Tilly Walnes | British sewing author and founder of "Tilly and the Buttons" |
| Tilly Blackwood | British painter and photographer |
| Tilly Pearce | Australian actress and singer |
| Tilly Ramsay | British television personality and daughter of chef Gordon Ramsay |
| Tilly Gerrard | New Zealand artist |
| Tilly Smith | British schoolgirl who saved lives during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami |
| Tilly Hirst | Australian actress |
| Tilly Key | French singer and actress |
| Tilly Kettle | English portrait painter |
| Tilly Fleischer | German javelin thrower and Olympic champion |
| Tilly Winford | British makeup artist and social media influencer |
Characters Named Tilly
| Tilly Green | Character from the Disney Channel series "Big City Greens" |
| Tilly Masterson | James Bond character |
| Tilly Dunnage | Protagonist in "The Dressmaker" by Rosalie Ham |
| Tilly Brockless | Character in "Skins" TV series |
| Tilly Mitchell | Character in "Escape at Dannemora" TV series |
| Tilly Evans | Character in "The Haunting of Hill House" TV series |
| Tilly Rice | Character in "Thunderbirds Are Go" TV series |
| Tilly Boulter | Character in "Heartbeat" TV series |
| Tilly Poulter | Character in "EastEnders" TV series |
| Tilly Keeper | Character in "Once Upon a Time" TV series |
| Tilly Layne | Character in "Wicked Witches" TV series |
| Tilly Brockman | Character in "The Angel" by Carla Neggers |
| Tilly Trout | Character in "The Trapdoor" animated TV series |
| Tilly Chevalier | Character in "Lark Rise to Candleford" TV series |
| Tilly Hillerman | Character in "Blue Heelers" TV series |
| Tilly Soames | Character in "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen |
| Tilly Miles | Character in "Jonathan Creek" TV series |
| Tilly Thompson | Character in "Home and Away" TV series |