Baby Name Popularity Profile

Lilly

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

✦ Lily flower 🌍 Latin, Hebrew nature traditional
National Rank (2025) #252
All-Time Peak Rank #103 Achieved 2011
Total U.S. Births 66,728 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 2,891 births in 2010
💡 The Lilly Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Lily flower
Language Origin Latin, Hebrew
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the lily flower, ultimately from Latin 'lilium'. Also used as a diminutive of Elizabeth, which is of Hebrew origin.
Common Nicknames
Lil
Alternative Spellings
Lily Lillie
Pronunciation: LIL-ee
Themes & Categories
nature traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 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)

Registration footprint of Lilly across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift -47.6% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 2,891 births in 2010
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 85 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
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 Syllables Li-lly
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 7.7% 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 Nevada
Top States Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Idaho, New Mexico
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #403 394 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #194 900 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #289 1,299 2011 Stable
Idaho #268 411 2012 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #278 537 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #213 876 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #169 1,610 2014 38.6% Decline
West Virginia #132 802 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #192 924 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 116 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #471 1,332 2008 51.6% Decline
Florida #246 2,816 2012 +14.7% Growth
Tennessee #209 1,736 2008 20.8% Decline
Oklahoma #171 1,106 2013 8.0% Decline
Colorado #364 970 2010 39.3% Decline
North Carolina #175 2,298 2014 +3.4% Growth
South Carolina #166 1,160 2011 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #160 248 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #237 1,360 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #206 1,771 2008 12.8% Decline
Virginia #167 1,645 2013 +44.1% Growth
Missouri #224 1,609 2011 34.9% Decline
North Dakota #128 244 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Montana #191 212 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #324 5,165 2010 10.3% Decline
Alabama #165 1,209 2016 22.9% Decline
Georgia #236 1,803 2009 +40.6% Growth
Mississippi #160 776 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #353 1,067 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Maine #241 254 2010 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 189 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #286 1,082 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 73 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #429 569 2010 Insufficient historical volume
California #298 5,316 2012 +17.2% Growth
Ohio #214 2,348 2008 11.5% Decline
Michigan #240 1,908 2010 +15.2% Growth
Iowa #242 657 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #322 353 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #319 710 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #292 2,124 2011 26.9% Decline
Massachusetts #365 936 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #293 1,819 2009 +15.6% Growth
Connecticut #260 386 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 127 2013 Insufficient historical volume
New York #383 2,682 2012 13.5% Decline
Delaware Unranked 65 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 49 2011 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #439 784 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 79 2009 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 5 2011 Insufficient historical volume

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