Tilden
- US rank
- #2,991
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #682 in 1880
41 babies were named Tilden in the US in 2025. It has climbed 83 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Tilden you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 41,667 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Tilden, 41 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Tilden would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTilden has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Tildens, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1880, when it ranked #682. Today it's #2,991, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowTilden is 6.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 41,667.
- TrendTilden has climbed 83 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,991. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlTilden is given to both boys and girls: 87% of the 47 babies named Tilden in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Tilden
Tilden is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-den”. US birth records list Tilden for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 109 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1880, when it ranked #682 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,991, with 41 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 16 | 62,461 boys |
| 1890s | 4.3 | 234,742 boys |
| 1910s | 12 | 84,531 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 90,171 boys |
| 1930s | 11 | 94,967 boys |
| 1940s | 6.5 | 153,374 boys |
| 1950s | 4.3 | 234,742 boys |
| 1960s | 4.4 | 225,734 boys |
| 1970s | 4.5 | 220,751 boys |
| 1980s | 2.3 | 442,478 boys |
| 1990s | 3.0 | 330,033 boys |
| 2000s | 5.9 | 168,067 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 85,106 boys |
| 2020s | 21 | 47,133 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Tilden
What is the origin of the name Tilden?
Tilden has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Tilden a boy or girl name?
Tilden is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Tilden?
Tilden ranked #2,991 for US boys in 2025, given to 41 babies. Its best year was 1880 (#682).