Tilton is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of English origin, derived from the surname Tilton which was originally used to denote someone who lived at a farmstead known as Tiltyngham in the county of Yorkshire in England. The name has been historically associated with several notable individuals, such as American politician Thomas Tilton and English cricketer Frederick Tilson Tilton, adding to its unique charm. Despite its rarity, Tilton is a name that evokes a sense of historical significance and intrigue.
The name Tilton has seen fluctuating popularity over the decades, with peaks in the early 1920s and mid-1940s to late 1950s, and troughs in the later decades of the 20th century until recent years. Since the 2000s, there has been a slight resurgence, with birth numbers reaching double digits twice since then. Overall, Tilton has been used for 388 births from 1913 to 2021.