Lilian
4 countries#382 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lilian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
26,934 births recorded 1907–2022 · currently #382 · peaked in 2006 with 1,416 births
Most common in: Nord, Rhône, Loire-Atlantique, Gironde, Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
20,470 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #560 · peaked in 2007 with 786 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,751 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 2007 with 95 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,640 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #616 · peaked in 2007 with 90 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
111 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1976 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Lilian’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #85 | — |
| 2004 | #79 | ↑6 |
| 2005 | #87 | ↓8 |
| 2006 | #60 | ↑27 |
| 2007 | #66 | ↓6 |
| 2008 | #74 | ↓8 |
| 2009 | #76 | ↓2 |
| 2010 | #91 | ↓15 |
| 2011 | #107 | ↓16 |
| 2012 | #115 | ↓8 |
| 2013 | #144 | ↓29 |
| 2014 | #159 | ↓15 |
| 2015 | #115 | ↑44 |
| 2016 | #148 | ↓33 |
| 2017 | #176 | ↓28 |
| 2018 | #240 | ↓64 |
| 2019 | #247 | ↓7 |
| 2020 | #313 | ↓66 |
| 2021 | #370 | ↓57 |
| 2022 | #382 | ↓12 |
Frequently asked questions about Lilian
Is Lilian a popular name?
Yes — Lilian currently ranks #382 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Lilian more common for boys or girls?
Lilian is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Lilian most popular?
Lilian peaked in 2006 in France, with 1,416 recorded births that year.
Is Lilian rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Lilian’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #584 in 1926 to #382 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Lilian?
At least 49,155 babies have been recorded with the name Lilian across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Lilian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lilian appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lilian?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Lilian include Jacqueline, Margo, Mavis, Armani.
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