Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Tillie
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1915
Peak births
499
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19152025
Quick answers about Tillie
How many people are named Tillie?
An estimated 3,103 living Americans are named Tillie.
How rare is Tillie?
Tillie is uncommon among babies today, with 177 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 64.5% from its 1915 peak.
How old is the typical Tillie?
The median age of a living American named Tillie is approximately 17 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 71 years old.
Is Tillie still popular?
Yes — Tillie is currently rising in popularity, with 177 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.4× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1915
Decline from peak
64.5%
2025
177
All-time
15,738