Quiet, calm, or a steep path
Stihl is primarily known as a German occupational or topographic surname. It likely derives from the Middle High German word 'stille', meaning quiet or calm, or 'stiel', referring to a handle or steep path. In a modern context, it is often associated with the industrial strength of the German power tool manufacturer.
About 6 boys were named Stihl in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
