NAME PROFILE
Tilda
A habitational name derived from the city of Lyon in France or the French word for lion; it represents a bold and spirited individual who possesses innate courage and a regal, protective nature towards their loved ones.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,040 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1925 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2010 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, French |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
KY — 54%TN — 29%WV — 7%NC — 7%OK — 4%
Notable People
Lyon Sprague de Camp (Science Fiction Author, Lest Darkness Fall) · Lyon Gardiner Tyler (Historian and Educator, The Letters and Times of the Tylers) · Lyon Playfair (Chemist and Politician, The Playfair Cipher) · Lyon Richardson (Professional Athlete, Cincinnati Reds) · Lyon Terry (National Teacher of the Year, Educator and Advocate)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LyLonny
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