Lillis
girl nameLillis entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #738 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#738
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #880 |
| 1890s | #1315 |
| 1900s | #1690 |
| 1910s | #1845 |
| 1920s | #2161 |
| 1930s | #2926 |
| 1940s | #4093 |
| 1950s | #5516 |
| 1960s | #6491 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Lillis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lillis alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lillis in 2025?
- Lillis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lillis most popular?
- Lillis peaked in 1880, reaching #738 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lillis with classmates?
- Lillis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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