How popular is the name Lillian in 2025?

Lillian ranks #57 among US girl names in 2025, with 3,966 babies given the name.

When was the name Lillian most popular?

Lillian peaked in 1898, reaching #10 among US girl names.

Lillian will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name#57 in 2025

Lillian entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #10 in 1898, ranks #57 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.

#57

rank today

#10

peak (1898)

3,966

babies in 2025

falling

a name gently stepping back from its peak

Over the last decade, Lillian has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio.

Lillian Gish (b. 1893) — American actor, actress, motion picture producers and director, screenwriter
Lillian Hellman (b. 1905) — American dramatist and screenwriter (1905-1984)
Lillian Moller Gilbreth (b. 1878) — American psychologist and industrial engineer (1878–1972)
Lillian Wald (b. 1867) — American nurse and activist (1867–1940)
Lillian Copeland (b. 1904) — athletics competitor

Source: Wikidata.

About 209,000 people named Lillian are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Lillian alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Lillian in 2025?: Lillian ranks #57 among US girl names in 2025, with 3,966 babies given the name.
When was the name Lillian most popular?: Lillian peaked in 1898, reaching #10 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Lillian with classmates?: Lillian will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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