Baby Name Popularity Profile

Lily

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

✦ Lily flower 🌍 English, Latin nature traditional
National Rank (2025) #18
All-Time Peak Rank #15 Achieved 2011
Total U.S. Births 189,644 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.1% Boy / 99.9% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 8,192 births in 2011
💡 The Lily Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Lily flower
Language Origin English, Latin
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the English word 'lily' for the flower, which ultimately comes from Latin 'lilium'.
Common Nicknames
Lil Lee
Alternative Spellings
Lillie Lilly Lili
Pronunciation: LI-lee
Themes & Categories
nature traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Lily

According to SSA data, Lily achieved its highest historical rank of #15 in 2011. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2011 with 8,192 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 0.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Lily across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift -0.1% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 8,192 births in 2011
Years in Top 100 24 yrs
Years in Top 500 93 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 680
1890s: 979
1900s: 1,045
1910s: 2,795
1920s: 3,757
1930s: 2,229
1940s: 1,511
1950s: 1,426
1960s: 1,148
1970s: 1,220
1980s: 2,708
1990s: 9,772
2000s: 56,186
2010s: 68,316
2020s: 35,872

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Li-ly
Letter Count 4 letters
Spelling Complexity Easy
Length Percentile Longer than 1.4% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 1.4% 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 Utah
Top States Utah, Hawaii, Nevada, Alaska, New Hampshire
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Utah #10 3,473 2008 +25.2% Growth
Hawaii #12 1,261 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #43 1,281 2015 11.1% Decline
Alaska #17 497 2010 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #19 990 2009 +16.7% Growth
Colorado #14 3,647 2011 +67.8% Growth
Idaho #40 1,190 2008 14.3% Decline
Arizona #32 3,632 2008 +11.6% Growth
Washington #13 4,665 2008 +45.8% Growth
Oregon #57 2,479 2009 23.0% Decline
Florida #17 9,197 2012 +45.2% Growth
Vermont #32 432 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware #25 494 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Maine #33 965 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #23 5,366 2005 +28.7% Growth
Minnesota #18 4,011 2008 +7.1% Growth
Rhode Island #34 780 2004 28.0% Decline
California #25 21,134 2011 +30.1% Growth
Montana #23 643 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #11 2,293 2004 +76.9% Growth
Tennessee #14 4,403 2009 +42.4% Growth
Virginia #17 4,507 2012 +11.6% Growth
Maryland #20 2,962 2008 +18.3% Growth
North Carolina #18 5,571 2008 +28.4% Growth
Wyoming #28 261 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #20 5,309 2009 +34.6% Growth
New Mexico #29 993 2009 +7.7% Growth
Wisconsin #18 3,671 2007 +26.4% Growth
Texas #31 13,341 2024 +28.8% Growth
New Jersey #17 4,691 2025 +34.4% Growth
South Dakota #15 572 2014 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota #32 574 2008 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #14 2,439 2009 +41.3% Growth
Missouri #24 3,733 2008 +18.8% Growth
Oklahoma #23 2,275 2011 +14.7% Growth
Nebraska #33 1,205 2008 +15.6% Growth
Kansas #21 1,724 2011 +44.9% Growth
Kentucky #16 2,756 2013 +44.9% Growth
Indiana #45 3,641 2008 +14.4% Growth
Alabama #17 2,820 2008 +15.5% Growth
Arkansas #16 1,648 2012 +52.4% Growth
Michigan #19 5,684 2011 +29.3% Growth
New York #16 11,576 2010 +34.0% Growth
Pennsylvania #21 7,773 2011 +8.8% Growth
Iowa #21 1,888 2008 +54.3% Growth
Illinois #22 6,814 2010 +13.2% Growth
Ohio #27 6,369 2008 +22.6% Growth
Louisiana #23 2,369 2012 +23.1% Growth
District of Columbia #13 490 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #43 1,182 2011 2.7% Decline
West Virginia #47 766 2010 Insufficient historical volume

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