Lillian
Lillian is derived from the lily flower, symbolizing purity, innocence, and beauty. The name has Latin origins and became popular in English-speaking countries during the late 19th century as a variation of Lily and Elizabeth.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,977. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 6,934
- 2012: 7,171
- 2013: 7,085
- 2014: 6,924
- 2015: 6,628
- 2016: 6,386
- 2017: 6,181
- 2018: 5,567
- 2019: 5,127
- 2020: 4,515
- 2021: 4,328
- 2022: 4,260
- 2023: 3,940
- 2024: 3,893
- 2025: 3,966
- 2026 (projected): 3,977
Good to Know
- •Classic name with timeless appeal that never feels dated
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most English-speaking countries
- •Offers versatile nickname options from sweet to sophisticated
- •Strong literary and historical associations
Similar Names
Famous People
Lillian Gish
Silent film actress and Hollywood pioneer
Lillian Hellman
Playwright and screenwriter
Lillian Gilbreth
Industrial engineer and psychologist
Lillian Disney
Philanthropist and wife of Walt Disney
Statistics
475,028
Total births since 1880
1920
Peak year
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