How Many People Are Named Lillie?
Complete statistics for the name Lillie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lillie, a rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 7,803 Americans bearing it today, totaling around 42,293 people. The majority, 89%, are over 60, making it a name that evokes an older generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the name Lillie have a life path number 5, which typically represents adaptability and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 95All 158,715 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: 1919Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lillie Through the Generations
Lillie peaked in popularity in 1919 with 3,277 births, reflecting a time when this classic name was widely embraced. Today, it's seen as an old-school choice, with its current trend showing a decline. Interestingly, the age distribution reveals a significant skew towards older individuals, with 13,408 under 30, 4,370 between 30 and 60, and 140,937 over 60, indicating that Lillie remains a name closely associated with the older generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lillie's English roots
📄 About the Name Lillie
How Many People Have the Name Lillie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,030 people in the United States currently share the name Lillie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 82,245 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Lillie a Common or Rare Name?
Lillie is classified as 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lillie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lillie Most Popular?
The name Lillie reached peak popularity in 1919, with 3,277 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 Lillie?
Approximately 4,030 people named Lillie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,030. That works out to roughly 1 in 82,245 Americans.
Is Lillie a rare name?
Lillie is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 82,245 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lillie mean?
The meaning and origin of Lillie are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Lillie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lillie are male and 100% are female.
When was Lillie most popular?
Lillie peaked in 1919 with 3,277 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.