Lillian
5 countries#57 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lillian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
476,457 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #57 · peaked in 1920 with 10,075 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Illinois, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,996 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #414 · peaked in 2017 with 186 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,766 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #373 · peaked in 2017 with 178 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
251 births recorded 1956–2016 · peaked in 2006 with 29 births
Most common in: Charente-Maritime, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
216 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #324 · peaked in 2014 with 13 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
14 births recorded 2018–2022 · peaked in 2018 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lillian’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #38 | — |
| 2007 | #33 | ↑5 |
| 2008 | #29 | ↑4 |
| 2009 | #27 | ↑2 |
| 2010 | #22 | ↑5 |
| 2011 | #22 | — |
| 2012 | #25 | ↓3 |
| 2013 | #26 | ↓1 |
| 2014 | #25 | ↑1 |
| 2015 | #26 | ↓1 |
| 2016 | #28 | ↓2 |
| 2017 | #27 | ↑1 |
| 2018 | #34 | ↓7 |
| 2019 | #37 | ↓3 |
| 2020 | #46 | ↓9 |
| 2021 | #51 | ↓5 |
| 2022 | #50 | ↑1 |
| 2023 | #55 | ↓5 |
| 2024 | #54 | ↑1 |
| 2025 | #57 | ↓3 |
Frequently asked questions about Lillian
Is Lillian a popular name?
Yes — Lillian currently ranks #57 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lillian more common for boys or girls?
Lillian is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lillian most popular?
Lillian peaked in 1920 in United States, with 10,075 recorded births that year.
Is Lillian rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lillian’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #32 in 1880 to #57 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lillian?
At least 479,704 babies have been recorded with the name Lillian across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Lillian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lillian appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lillian?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lillian include Sophie, Hannah, Leah, Adeline.
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