Tilmon is an uncommon given name of African American origin, derived from the Swahili word "tulume", which means "to be silent". This name was popularized by boxer Floyd Patterson who gave it to his son in the 1960s. While not widespread, Tilmon has been used as a first name in some communities, particularly among African Americans.
The name Tilmon experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in certain decades and sharp declines in others. The highest number of births recorded was 21 in 1920, while the lowest was 5 in multiple years between 1880 and 2005. Overall, there were a total of 574 babies named Tilmon during this period.