Will my child share the name Tilda with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Tilda per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Tilda in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Tilda becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Tilda has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1701 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1505 in 2021. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Tilda a good choice for a distinctive name?

Tilda is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Tilda a popular baby name in the United States?

Tilda does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3319

Tilda

Tilda is a distinctive choice, ranked #3319 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Tilda in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3319

About the Name Tilda

Tilda has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1701 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #1505 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Tilda is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.