Tillman
- US rank
- #3,949
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #397 in 1891
27 babies were named Tillman in the US in 2025. It has dropped 747 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Tillman you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 63,291 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Tillman, 27 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Tillman would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTillman has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Tillmans, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1891, when it ranked #397. Today it's #3,949, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowTillman is 3.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 63,291.
- TrendTillman has slipped 747 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,949. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedTillman is most popular in South Carolina, where it ranks #608. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Tillman
Tillman is a boy name of English and German origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-man”. US birth records list Tillman for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 143 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1891, when it ranked #397 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,949, with 27 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 67 | 15,026 boys |
| 1890s | 116 | 8,631 boys |
| 1900s | 93 | 10,749 boys |
| 1910s | 70 | 14,368 boys |
| 1920s | 47 | 21,395 boys |
| 1930s | 37 | 27,056 boys |
| 1940s | 26 | 38,344 boys |
| 1950s | 16 | 63,694 boys |
| 1960s | 12 | 84,602 boys |
| 1970s | 9.0 | 111,607 boys |
| 1980s | 7.6 | 131,062 boys |
| 1990s | 6.6 | 152,207 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 86,655 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 63,857 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 59,524 boys |
Other spellings of Tillman
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 Tillman
What is the origin of the name Tillman?
Tillman has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Tillman a boy or girl name?
Tillman is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tillman?
Tillman ranked #3,949 for US boys in 2025, given to 27 babies. Its best year was 1891 (#397).