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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Till — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Tilian|Tillee
GermanicBoy→ Stable

Till

TIL · 1 syllables

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#13998
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#13998
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 4
Peak rank
#13977 in 2023
5yr change
-21 ranks
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20232024

Rank #13998 · Falling since 2023

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Germanic boy names
Till

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13998

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-21 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
30 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicClassicBoy1-syllableShort formOld High German RootStrongTraditionalRare
Character
steadfast determinationearthy wisdomquiet resiliencehumble authenticity
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Tills

politicalanalyticallegislativerepresentedpowerful
STRONG
High confidence

Till is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #13998 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -21 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#13998 · very rare
Till at a Glance
Meaning:From Old High German 'Tilmann', derived from 'til' meaning to strive or aim. Associated with determination and purpose.
Language root:Old High German · Germanic
Peak rank:#13977 in 2023
5yr change:-21 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Till Lindemann
Musician, Rammstein
Till Nassauer
German Politician
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Till · Overview
Summary

Till is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #13998 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Till scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Strong character
Till carries a grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
till.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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