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Tillman

♂ Boy

Pronounced TIL-mən /ˈtɪl.mən/High

Meaning: Occupational surname — 'one who tills' (or German Tilo-man lines) — Pat Tillman-honoredLow

In 30 seconds: Soil and sacrifice: Tillman plows the farmer's surname — Pat Tillman's NFL-to-Rangers legacy consecrates it. Furrows deep.
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Origin MediumEnglish, German
MeaningOccupational surname — 'one who tills' (or German Tilo-man lines) — Pat Tillman-honored
U.S. rank (2025)#4034 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,732

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718802025

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

Tillman tills the occupational surname — soil-turner (German Tilo-lines debated, which we note) — Pat Tillman immortalized.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, plow at the root, and honored.

Did you know? Pat Tillman left millions in the NFL for the Army Rangers — his plowman-surname now seeds memorial runs and middle names nationwide.
Overall data confidence 68%
Surname references — Tillman — lines debated

Variations

TilmanTillmann

Nicknames

Till

Famous Bearers

  • ★Pat Tillman (1976–2004)
    NFL safety turned Army Ranger (surname bearer).

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tillman mean?

Tillman is an occupational surname — 'one who tills'; German Tilo-lines are debated.

How do you pronounce Tillman?

It's said TIL-mən /ˈtɪl.mən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tillman a boy or girl name?

Tillman is a boy's name.

How popular is Tillman?

Tillman is a rare name in the U.S.

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