How Many People Are Named Lillis?

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

Lillis
Very Rare
Irish

Lillis is a very rare female name with origins that aren't widely documented, making it intriguingly unique. Only 101 people in the U.S. today carry this name, which means just 1 in 3,281,407 Americans are named Lillis. Interestingly, almost all of those named Lillis are over 60 years old.

~2,118
Living in US
1 in 156,492
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Irish origin, meaning noble
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Noble Resilient Elegant
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

722
Worldwide Bearers
#307,094
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
421
🇧🇸 Bahamas
93
🇮🇩 Indonesia
66
🇸🇪 Sweden
32
🇨🇴 Colombia
21
🇮🇳 India
13
🇰🇾 Cayman Islands
12
🇻🇪 Venezuela
11
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
9
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
101 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 103
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
631
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 631 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: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
84
Modern Appeal
16
International
80

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

📜 Lillis Through the Generations

Lillis has been a name that has seen its peak popularity in the early 20th century, specifically in 1919 when there were 25 births. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable presence, though it's now predominantly associated with older generations. With only 631 individuals over the age of 60, Lillis stands as a testament to its historical roots, rarely appearing among younger demographics.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lillis's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Lillis

How Many People Have the Name Lillis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,118 people in the United States currently share the name Lillis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 156,492 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lillis a Common or Rare Name?

Lillis 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 Lillis Mean?

Lillis means "Irish origin, meaning noble" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Lillis Most Popular?

The name Lillis reached peak popularity in 1919, with 25 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 Lillis?

Approximately 2,118 people named Lillis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,118. That works out to roughly 1 in 156,492 Americans.

Is Lillis a rare name?

Lillis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 156,492 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lillis mean?

Lillis means "Irish origin, meaning noble" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Lillis more male or female?

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

When was Lillis most popular?

Lillis peaked in 1919 with 25 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 US2,118
All-Time Births2,118
1 in X1 in 156,492
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age103
Peak Year1919
World Rank#307,094
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.