How Many People Are Named Lilli?
Complete statistics for the name Lilli: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lilli, a very rare female name, is held by just 3,197 people in the US today, making up 1 in 103,217 Americans. With a peak popularity in 2006, it's a genuinely modern name, with 77% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 9 are known for their humanitarian spirit and ability to inspire others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 3,344 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lilli Through the Generations
Lilli has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2006 when 174 babies were given this name. Today, it's much rarer, but still cherished by many families. The average age of someone named Lilli is 27, with most under 30, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. Among those named Lilli, 2,569 are under 30, 313 are between 30 and 60, and 462 are over 60, showing a significant skew towards younger individuals.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lilli's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lilli
How Many People Have the Name Lilli?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 161 people in the United States currently share the name Lilli. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,058,691 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lilli a Common or Rare Name?
Lilli 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 Lilli Mean?
Lilli means "creative variant of Lila" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lilli in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lilli Most Popular?
The name Lilli reached peak popularity in 2006, with 174 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Lilli?
Approximately 161 people named Lilli live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 161. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,058,691 Americans.
Is Lilli a rare name?
Lilli is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,058,691 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lilli mean?
Lilli means "creative variant of Lila" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lilli more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lilli are male and 100% are female.
When was Lilli most popular?
Lilli peaked in 2006 with 174 births that year. Current trend: 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.