Baby Name Popularity Profile

Lilian

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Lilian.

✦ Lily or pledged to God 🌍 Latin, English nature traditional
National Rank (2025) #560
All-Time Peak Rank #367 Achieved 1882
Total U.S. Births 20,470 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 786 births in 2007
💡 The Lilian Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Lily or pledged to God
Language Origin Latin, English
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Latin word 'lilium' meaning 'lily', or as a diminutive of Elizabeth, which means 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'.
Common Nicknames
Lily Lil
Alternative Spellings
Lillian Lilyan
Pronunciation: LIL-ee-an
Themes & Categories
nature traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Lilian

According to SSA data, Lilian achieved its highest historical rank of #367 in 1882. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 786 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 16.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Lilian across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift -16.2% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 786 births in 2007
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 21 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 213
1890s: 280
1900s: 282
1910s: 637
1920s: 453
1930s: 173
1940s: 154
1950s: 190
1960s: 315
1970s: 475
1980s: 717
1990s: 1,817
2000s: 5,783
2010s: 5,935
2020s: 3,046

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Li-li-an
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Arizona
Top States Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado
States with Data 48
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Arizona #437 410 2006 Insufficient historical volume
California #447 3,180 2006 +15.4% Growth
Nevada Unranked 101 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 232 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #418 300 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #525 1,841 2008 +45.2% Growth
Washington #496 389 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 201 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #733 487 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #485 316 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #625 698 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #795 349 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 70 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #371 840 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #531 386 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #892 451 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #503 312 2007 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1008 1,155 2014 40.0% Decline
Tennessee #468 316 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #466 325 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #582 668 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 152 2007 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #449 387 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #502 324 2009 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #553 352 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #370 93 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #534 471 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 169 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 160 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #708 200 2006 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #549 151 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #502 519 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #859 135 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #623 79 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #610 124 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 71 2015 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #256 20 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 21 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 6 2007 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 41 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 13 2008 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 15 1985 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 10 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 5 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 21 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii #195 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 5 2005 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 5 2013 Insufficient historical volume

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