Lilas
girl nameLilas entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #1766 in 1913, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
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rank today
#1766
peak (1913)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2035 |
| 1910s | #2122 |
| 1920s | #2747 |
| 1930s | #3549 |
| 1940s | #4590 |
| 2010s | #14695 |
| 2020s | #11970 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Lilas are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Lilas alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lilas in 2025?
- Lilas is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lilas most popular?
- Lilas peaked in 1913, reaching #1766 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lilas with classmates?
- Lilas will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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