Tilly sits comfortably in the UK charts at #165 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#165
US Rank #953
About the Name Tilly
Tilly is holding steady in the rankings at #165. It reached its peak of #86 in 2009 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 8 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Tilly is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #953 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Tilly
Unlikely. With around 307 UK babies named Tilly per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Tilly in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Tilly has held a stable position around #165 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #86 in 2009 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Tilly is more popular in the UK (#165) than in the US (#953). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Tilly include: Tilly Smith — Tilly Smith is a British woman who, as a child, was credited with saving the lives of approximately 100 beachgoers at Mai Khao Beach in Phuket, Thailand by...; Jacques Tilly — Jacques Tilly is a German sculptor and illustrator, known for his politically satirical sculptures that adorn floats in protests and parades, and is considered...; Tilly Lockey — Tilly Lockey is a British social media personality and amputee known for her bionic arms developed by Open Bionics, which she has used since 2016..
Tilly ranks #953 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
307
UK babies named Tilly (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 12 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Tilly
Likely around 1 other Tilly in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2024–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Tilly Smith is a British woman who, as a child, was credited with saving the lives of approximately 100 beachgoers at Mai Khao Beach in Phuket, Thailand by warning them minutes before the arrival of the tsunami caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Smith, who was ten years old at the time, had learned about tsunamis in her geography class.
Jacques Tilly is a German sculptor and illustrator, known for his politically satirical sculptures that adorn floats in protests and parades, and is considered the premier carnival float designer in Germany.
Tilly Lockey is a British social media personality and amputee known for her bionic arms developed by Open Bionics, which she has used since 2016. In 2021, she competed in, and went on to win, the sixth series of the CBBC competition series Got What It Takes?.
Bertha Tilly was a 20th-century British classical philologist, topographer, and educator born in Lancaster. She is best remembered for her editions and works on Virgil, and her work in the field of topography.
João José Rodrigues Tilly is a Portuguese politician, math teacher, and YouTuber who was elected as a member of the Assembly of the Republic following the 2024 legislative election.