Lilly
Peaked at #103 nationally in 2011, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Lilly has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Lilly — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#103
in 2011
Current rank
#259
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Lilly reached its peak popularity for girls in 2011, ranking #103 nationally with 2,872 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #124 (2014) to #259 (2024) — a 52% drop.
As of 2024, Lilly ranks #259 nationally for girls, with 1,217 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #259 | 1,217 |
| 2023 | #257 | 1,200 |
| 2022 | #232 | 1,310 |
| 2021 | #219 | 1,353 |
| 2020 | #229 | 1,288 |
| 2019 | #190 | 1,550 |
| 2018 | #160 | 1,785 |
| 2017 | #152 | 1,931 |
Lilly — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#7928
in 2004
Last ranked
#13785
in 2008
Years tracked
4
2004–2008
Trend
Falling
Lilly was already at its most popular for boys in 2004 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #7928), with 9 babies given the name that year.
Lilly hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2008, when it stood at #13785.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | #13,785 | 5 |
| 2007 | #13,603 | 5 |
| 2005 | #12,587 | 5 |
| 2004 | #7,928 | 9 |
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 Lilly most popular?
Lilly was most popular in 2011, when it ranked #103 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lilly becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lilly?
At least 65,499 babies have been recorded with the name Lilly in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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