How Popular (or Rare) was Tilly in 2002?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#179
2002 Rank
241
2002 Births
#86
Best Rank (2009)
703
Peak Year (2009)
11,781
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,109
Rarity Factor (2002)

📊 The Tilly Story

Tilly is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #179 in 2002 with 241 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 703 births ranking #86. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 129.5%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 1,109 girls born was named Tilly. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English diminutive usage  |  Meaning: strength in battle in one route; mighty in battle through Matilda-family roots

Tilly is a lively vintage short form most often linked to Matilda and its battle-strength meaning. It feels friendly, bright, and very wearable.

The name returned strongly as old-fashioned nickname forms came back into fashion. Its appeal lies in combining sweetness on the surface with a sturdy classic root underneath.

Did you know?Tilly sounds delicate, but it often carries one of the stronger meanings in the vintage-name revival through Matilda.
Similar namesTessa, Milly, Lottie, Minnie, Thea

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