Tilly
5 countries#162 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Tilly was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
11,372 births recorded 1994–2025 · currently #181 · peaked in 2009 with 741 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
10,567 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #162 · peaked in 2009 with 703 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,699 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #884 · peaked in 2025 with 302 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New York, Ohio, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
514 births recorded 1994–2025 · currently #164 · peaked in 2022 with 43 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
291 births recorded 2006–2025 · currently #231 · peaked in 2014 with 24 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
37 births recorded 2000–2019 · peaked in 2019 with 8 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Tilly’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #179 | — |
| 2003 | #118 | ↑61 |
| 2004 | #104 | ↑14 |
| 2005 | #95 | ↑9 |
| 2006 | #96 | ↓1 |
| 2007 | #97 | ↓1 |
| 2008 | #93 | ↑4 |
| 2009 | #86 | ↑7 |
| 2010 | #88 | ↓2 |
| 2011 | #103 | ↓15 |
| 2012 | #92 | ↑11 |
| 2013 | #86 | ↑6 |
| 2014 | #110 | ↓24 |
| 2015 | #128 | ↓18 |
| 2016 | #140 | ↓12 |
| 2017 | #138 | ↑2 |
| 2018 | #163 | ↓25 |
| 2019 | #156 | ↑7 |
| 2020 | #153 | ↑3 |
| 2021 | #162 | ↓9 |
Frequently asked questions about Tilly
Is Tilly a popular name?
Yes — Tilly currently ranks #162 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Tilly more common for boys or girls?
Tilly is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Tilly most popular?
Tilly peaked in 2009 in England & Wales, with 703 recorded births that year.
Is Tilly rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Tilly’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #335 in 1996 to #162 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Tilly?
At least 14,108 babies have been recorded with the name Tilly across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Tilly popular in more than one country?
Yes — Tilly appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Tilly?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Tilly include Odette, Rebekah, Vada, Aviana.
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