How Many People Are Named Lilas?

Complete statistics for the name Lilas: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lilas
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Lilas is a very rare female name, with only 78 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 4,250,202 Americans. The majority of those named Lilas are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~78
Living in US
1 in 4,250,202
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Lila
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Charming Mysterious Sophisticated
8
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,956
Worldwide Bearers
#96,746
Global Rank
🇸🇾 Syria
2,711
🇫🇷 France
416
🇺🇸 United States
322
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇮🇳 India
241
🇪🇬 Egypt
195
🇨🇩 DR Congo
171
🇧🇷 Brazil
71
🇷🇴 Romania
53
🇭🇹 Haiti
52

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
78 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 89
51
Would be under 30 (14%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
310
Would be over 60 (86%)

All 361 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
81
Modern Appeal
29
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lilas Through the Generations

Lilas has been a name that's seen steady usage through the decades, peaking in popularity in 1916 with 18 births. Today, the name's legacy lives on with 78 individuals carrying it, most of whom are over 60 years old. This age skew highlights how Lilas is often associated with older generations, maintaining its charm and uniqueness among the classics.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Wisconsin 10

✨ Similar Names to Lilas

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lilas's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Lilas

How Many People Have the Name Lilas?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 78 people in the United States currently share the name Lilas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,250,202 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lilas a Common or Rare Name?

Lilas is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Lilas Mean?

Lilas means "creative variant of Lila" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lilas in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Lilas Most Popular?

The name Lilas reached peak popularity in 1916, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lilas?

Approximately 78 people named Lilas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 361. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,250,202 Americans.

Is Lilas a rare name?

Lilas is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,250,202 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lilas mean?

Lilas means "creative variant of Lila" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Lilas more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lilas are male and 100% are female.

When was Lilas most popular?

Lilas peaked in 1916 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US78
All-Time Births361
1 in X1 in 4,250,202
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age89
Peak Year1916
World Rank#96,746
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.