Lily
Peaked at #15 nationally in 2011, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Lily has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Lily — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#15
in 2011
Current rank
#24
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Lily reached its peak popularity for girls in 2011, ranking #15 nationally with 8,192 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #27 (2014) to #24 (2024) — a 11% improvement.
As of 2024, Lily ranks #24 nationally for girls, with 6,093 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #24 | 6,093 |
| 2023 | #20 | 6,170 |
| 2022 | #30 | 6,007 |
| 2021 | #31 | 5,629 |
| 2020 | #36 | 5,251 |
| 2019 | #34 | 5,458 |
| 2018 | #31 | 5,752 |
| 2017 | #33 | 5,861 |
Lily — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3983
in 1934
Last ranked
#13287
in 2020
Years tracked
17
1927–2020
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1927, Lily reached its peak popularity for boys in 1934, ranking #3983 nationally with 5 babies given the name that year.
Lily hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2020, when it stood at #13287.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #13,287 | 5 |
| 2015 | #10,204 | 7 |
| 2014 | #10,302 | 7 |
| 2013 | #13,285 | 5 |
| 2012 | #6,873 | 12 |
| 2011 | #10,324 | 7 |
| 2010 | #8,528 | 9 |
| 2009 | #9,534 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lily most popular?
Lily was most popular in 2011, when it ranked #15 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lily becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lily?
At least 183,046 babies have been recorded with the name Lily in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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