Lillian
boy nameLillian entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #466 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#466
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #818 |
| 1890s | #671 |
| 1900s | #699 |
| 1910s | #1142 |
| 1920s | #1291 |
| 1930s | #1510 |
| 1940s | #2395 |
| 1950s | #3181 |
| 1960s | #3374 |
| 1970s | #5229 |
| 1980s | #5562 |
| 1990s | #7868 |
| 2000s | #8008 |
| 2010s | #10313 |
| 2020s | #12022 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Lillian are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lillian alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lillian in 2025?
- Lillian is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lillian most popular?
- Lillian peaked in 1901, reaching #466 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lillian with classmates?
- Lillian will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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