Lily
girl name#18 in 2025Lily entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #15 in 2011, ranks #18 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#18
rank today
#15
peak (2011)
6,673
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #236 |
| 1890s | #280 |
| 1900s | #326 |
| 1910s | #325 |
| 1920s | #345 |
| 1930s | #444 |
| 1940s | #632 |
| 1950s | #797 |
| 1960s | #989 |
| 1970s | #1032 |
| 1980s | #692 |
| 1990s | #352 |
| 2000s | #57 |
| 2010s | #25 |
| 2020s | #26 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lily has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 177,000 people named Lily are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lily alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lily in 2025?
- Lily ranks #18 among US girl names in 2025, with 6,673 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lily most popular?
- Lily peaked in 2011, reaching #15 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lily with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 10 classrooms will have a Lily.
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