Will my child share the name Tilda with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Tilda per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Tilda in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Tilda becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Tilda is declining: down 822 places since 2020, to #2,440 in 2025. It peaked at #1,505 in 2021.

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.

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Tilda is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Tilda in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Tilda in their class.