Lillian: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A lily flower, pure and beautiful always.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #46
- Peak
- #10 in 1898
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Lillian Means
Lillian is a girl name of English origin. A lily flower, pure and beautiful always.
How Popular Lillian Is
Lillian currently ranks #46 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #10 in 1898. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Lillian
- Lillian was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #10 in 1898.
- Lillian has shown remarkable staying power, holding steady in the top 100.
- Lillian has been a top 100 name across 163+ years of American history.
- Lillian is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Lillian
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Lillian
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Lillian.
Questions About Lillian
What does Lillian mean?
Lillian is a girl name of English origin. A lily flower, pure and beautiful always.
How popular is Lillian?
Lillian currently ranks #46 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #10 in 1898. It has held steady.
Where does Lillian come from?
Lillian comes from English roots. Lillian was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #10 in 1898.
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