Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lily.
National Rank (2025)
#18
All-Time Peak Rank
#15 (2011)
Total U.S. Births
189,644
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Lily Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 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)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Lily scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-0.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,192Births in 2011
Years in Top 100
24yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
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 SyllablesLi-ly
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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