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Tillian

♂ Boy

Pronounced TIL-ee-un /ˈtɪl.i.ən/Medium

Meaning: Tillian is a modern coinage in the -ian family, reading near names like Killian and Lillian. It has no fixed traditional meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, modern -ian name: Tillian reads near Killian and Lillian (said 'TIL-ee-un'). It has no fixed old meaning, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningTillian is a modern coinage in the -ian family, reading near names like Killian and Lillian. It has no fixed traditional meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#11851 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 56

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120162025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tillian is a contemporary invented name close to Killian and Lillian in sound. Built for its gentle, flowing shape rather than a set root, its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'TIL-ee-un').

It appears only rarely as a boys' name in the U.S. Rare, melodic, and modern.

Did you know? Tillian is a modern coinage in the -ian family, echoing Killian and Lillian — melodic and fresh, with no fixed traditional meaning, which we note (said 'TIL-ee-un').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Tillian — Modern coinage, -ian family; routes uncertain

Variations

TilianTillion

Nicknames

TillIan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tillian mean?

Tillian is a modern coinage with no fixed traditional meaning; routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tillian?

It's said TIL-ee-un /ˈtɪl.i.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tillian a boy or girl name?

Here Tillian is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tillian?

Tillian is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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