Boy Name
Tilden
Tilden is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Tilden — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Tilda is on your shortlist, Tilden belongs in the same conversation.
Tilden meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Tilden has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Tilden as T·I·L·D·E·N, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Tilden is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Tilden variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Tildena, Tildene, Tildeny, Tilde.
- Nicknames: Til and T.
- Middle names: Pair Tilden with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Tilden middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Tilda, Tilman, Tilmon, Tristen, Trenten — full picks on the sibling names for Tilden guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Tilden? Browse our names like Tilden guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Tilden
What does the name Tilden mean?
Tilden has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Tilden?
The exact origin of Tilden is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Tilden?
Tilden has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Tilden a boy's or girl's name?
Tilden is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Tilden in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Tilden sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Tilden?
Names that share Tilden's sound and style include Tilda, Tilman, Tilmon, Tristen, Trenten.
What middle names pair well with Tilden?
Good middle-name fits for Tilden pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Tilden is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Tilden is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Tilden?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Tilden share its rhythm without rhyming — Tilda, Tilman, Tilmon all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.