Lilly

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Lilly is derived from the flower name, symbolizing purity, innocence, and beauty. It has Latin origins from 'lilium' and has been cherished across cultures for centuries as both a botanical and given name.

Current Popularity

#252 for girls

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #253, likely #231 to #275

↗Declining

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,213. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 2,873
  • 2012: 2,791
  • 2013: 2,620
  • 2014: 2,582
  • 2015: 2,325
  • 2016: 2,172
  • 2017: 1,932
  • 2018: 1,788
  • 2019: 1,553
  • 2020: 1,289
  • 2021: 1,356
  • 2022: 1,315
  • 2023: 1,202
  • 2024: 1,221
  • 2025: 1,218
  • 2026 (projected): 1,213

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Lil, Lily, Lils, Lee
  • •Often spelled 'Lily' with one L - the double-L spelling is less common
  • •Easy to pronounce across most languages
  • •Strong association with purity and springtime
  • •Works well for all ages from baby to adult
  • •Multiple spelling variations exist

Famous People

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Lilly Singh

Comedian and YouTube personality

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Lilly Pulitzer

Fashion designer

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Lilly Wachowski

Film director and producer

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Lilly King

Olympic swimmer

Statistics

66,728

Total births since 1880

2010

Peak year

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