Lily
Lily is derived from the flower name, symbolizing purity, innocence, and beauty. The name has Latin origins from 'lilium' and has been used in English-speaking countries since the Victorian era when flower names became fashionable.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 6,951. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 8,192
- 2012: 7,970
- 2013: 7,004
- 2014: 6,789
- 2015: 6,683
- 2016: 6,610
- 2017: 5,862
- 2018: 5,753
- 2019: 5,461
- 2020: 5,258
- 2021: 5,632
- 2022: 6,012
- 2023: 6,176
- 2024: 6,121
- 2025: 6,673
- 2026 (projected): 6,951
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce in English
- •Can be used as a standalone name or as a nickname for Lillian
- •The flower symbolism makes it meaningful across many cultures
- •Popular worldwide with slight spelling variations (Lilly, Lili)
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
Similar Names
Famous People
Lily James
Actress known for Downton Abbey and Cinderella
Lily Collins
Actress and model known for Emily in Paris
Lily Tomlin
Comedian and actress
Lily Allen
British singer-songwriter
Statistics
189,644
Total births since 1880
2011
Peak year
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