Tilon
A name of unknown origin and disputed meaning, possibly African or made-up.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tilon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tilon today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tilon births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tilon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tilon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#11,154
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Tilon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tilon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tilon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tilon
The name Tilon finds its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now Italy during the 8th to 3rd centuries BCE. Derived from the Etruscan word "Tilun," meaning "to flourish" or "to prosper," this name carries associations with growth, abundance, and prosperity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tilon can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription dating back to the 5th century BCE, discovered in the ancient city of Cerveteri. This inscription suggests that the name was in use among the Etruscan nobility and upper classes.
As the Etruscan culture was heavily influenced by Greek mythology, it is possible that the name Tilon may have been inspired by the Greek god Tylon, a lesser-known deity associated with fertility and agricultural bounty. However, concrete historical evidence linking the name to this specific deity is scarce.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tilon. One of the earliest recorded was Tilon of Agrigentum, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BCE. Known for his contributions to the field of geometry, Tilon is credited with developing methods for calculating the area and volume of various geometric shapes.
Another significant figure bearing this name was Tilon the Elder, a Roman poet and satirist who lived during the 1st century BCE. While few of his works survive today, he was renowned for his biting wit and social commentary, earning him a place among the esteemed poets of his time.
In the realm of religious history, Tilon of Antioch was a prominent Christian martyr who lived during the 3rd century CE. Faced with persecution under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, Tilon steadfastly refused to renounce his faith and was eventually executed for his beliefs.
During the Middle Ages, Tilon de Villeneuve was a notable French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade alongside King Richard I of England. Born in 1160, he played a significant role in the siege of Acre in 1191 and was renowned for his bravery and military prowess.
More recently, Tilon Aletti was an Italian artist and sculptor who lived from 1907 to 1976. Known for his distinctive modernist style and innovative use of materials, Aletti's works were celebrated for their bold forms and dynamic compositions, earning him a place among the prominent artists of the 20th century.
While the name Tilon may have evolved and taken on different meanings over the centuries, its Etruscan roots and associations with prosperity and growth have endured, making it a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich historical tapestry.
People
Tilon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tilon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tilon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tilon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tilon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tilon a common name?
We classify Tilon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tilon most popular?
The single biggest year for Tilon was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tilon is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tilon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tilon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tilon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tilon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tilon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tilon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Tilon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.