Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lilly.
National Rank (2025)
#252
All-Time Peak Rank
#103 (2011)
Total U.S. Births
66,728
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Lilly Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Lilly
According to SSA data, Lilly achieved its highest historical rank of #103 in 2011. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2010 with 2,891 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 47.6%. 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 Lilly scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-47.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,891Births in 2010
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:781
1890s:1,107
1900s:1,314
1910s:2,369
1920s:2,964
1930s:2,034
1940s:1,596
1950s:1,416
1960s:1,134
1970s:630
1980s:714
1990s:2,270
2000s:17,271
2010s:23,527
2020s:7,601
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLi-lly
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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