Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lillian.
National Rank (2025)
#57
All-Time Peak Rank
#10 (1898)
Total U.S. Births
475,028
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Lillian Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Lillian
According to SSA data, Lillian achieved its highest historical rank of #10 in 1898. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1920 with 10,049 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 40.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Lillian scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-40.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,049Births in 1920
Years in Top 100
85yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:11,270
1890s:24,106
1900s:32,519
1910s:75,914
1920s:83,160
1930s:37,391
1940s:22,315
1950s:16,509
1960s:10,606
1970s:5,364
1980s:5,390
1990s:11,229
2000s:49,393
2010s:64,960
2020s:24,902
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLil-li-an
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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