How Many People Are Named Lilian?
Complete statistics for the name Lilian: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lilian, a very rare female name, is held by just 17,619 people in the US, making up 1 in 18,729 Americans. With its peak popularity in 2007, it's now seen as a modern choice, with 75% of those named under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 19,906 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lilian Through the Generations
Lilian has been a name on the rise since the early 2000s, reaching its peak in 2007 with 786 births. Today, it's still a popular choice among younger generations, with 14,963 under-30s carrying the name. As it slowly declines, it remains a genuinely modern name, with most bearers under 30, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lilian's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lilian
How Many People Have the Name Lilian?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,619 people in the United States currently share the name Lilian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,729 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lilian a Common or Rare Name?
Lilian 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 Lilian Mean?
Lilian means "creative variant of Lily" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lilian in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lilian Most Popular?
The name Lilian reached peak popularity in 2007, with 786 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Lilian?
Approximately 17,619 people named Lilian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 19,906. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,729 Americans.
Is Lilian a rare name?
Lilian is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,729 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lilian mean?
Lilian means "creative variant of Lily" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lilian more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lilian are male and 100% are female.
When was Lilian most popular?
Lilian peaked in 2007 with 786 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.