Peoples man or ruler of the people
Tilman is a Germanic name derived from the elements 'theud', meaning people or folk, and 'man'. It was historically used as both a given name and a surname in German-speaking regions. While rare today, it carries a sense of grounded leadership and community connection.
Less common today
Tilman isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,839 in 2022.
American billionaire businessman and owner of the Houston Rockets
Prolific German sculptor and woodcarver of the late Gothic period
Character in the novel 'The Water Is Wide' · The Water Is Wide
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
