One who tills the soil; a tiller of the earth
Derived from the Middle English word 'tilier', this occupational surname refers to a farmer or husbandman. It is also associated with the tiller of a boat, the lever used to steer, giving it a subtle nautical connection. As a first name, it represents a hardworking, grounded persona.
Less common today
Tiller isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,689 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American film director and screenwriter
