Lillian
Peaked at #10 nationally in 1898, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Lillian has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Lillian — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#10
in 1898
Current rank
#54
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Lillian reached its peak popularity for girls in 1898, ranking #10 nationally with 3,061 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #25 (2014) to #54 (2024) — a 54% drop.
As of 2024, Lillian ranks #54 nationally for girls, with 3,882 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #54 | 3,882 |
| 2023 | #55 | 3,937 |
| 2022 | #50 | 4,256 |
| 2021 | #51 | 4,327 |
| 2020 | #46 | 4,511 |
| 2019 | #37 | 5,126 |
| 2018 | #34 | 5,566 |
| 2017 | #27 | 6,179 |
Lillian — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#482
in 1901
Last ranked
#13286
in 2020
Years tracked
100
1882–2020
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1882, Lillian reached its peak popularity for boys in 1901, ranking #482 nationally with 17 babies given the name that year.
Lillian hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2020, when it stood at #13286.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #13,286 | 5 |
| 2017 | #10,352 | 7 |
| 2016 | #7,926 | 10 |
| 2015 | #13,260 | 5 |
| 2013 | #13,284 | 5 |
| 2012 | #13,439 | 5 |
| 2011 | #8,506 | 9 |
| 2009 | #11,890 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lillian most popular?
Lillian was most popular in 1898, when it ranked #10 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lillian becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lillian?
At least 472,453 babies have been recorded with the name Lillian in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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