How Many People Are Named Lilly?

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

Lilly
Rare
modern American coinage

Lilly, a rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 6,112 Americans bearing it today. That's around 53,996 people in the US alone. Interestingly, 74% of those named Lilly are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.

~21,065
Living in US
1 in 15,735
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Lily
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Gentle Innovative Sensitive
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

53,996
Worldwide Bearers
#7,059
Global Rank
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
2,917
🇬🇭 Ghana
1,910
🇨🇦 Canada
1,715
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
1,593
🇵🇪 Peru
1,045
🇰🇪 Kenya
1,026
🇮🇩 Indonesia
909
🇳🇬 Nigeria
687
🇦🇺 Australia
685
🇳🇱 Netherlands
670

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
24 (0%)
♀ Female
53,973 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
48,404
Would be under 30 (74%)
2,732
Would be 30–60 (4%)
14,299
Would be over 60 (22%)

All 65,435 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: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
80
International
5

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

📜 Lilly Through the Generations

Lilly peaked in popularity in 2010 with 2,890 births, marking a high point in its usage. Today, the average age of someone named Lilly is 34, indicating a younger demographic. The majority, 48,404 individuals, fall under the age of 30, while 2,732 are between 30 and 60, and 14,299 are over 60. This trend suggests that Lilly is becoming less popular among new parents, but remains a favored name for younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5,204
Texas 5,056
Florida 2,737
New York 2,635
Ohio 2,291
North Carolina 2,238
Pennsylvania 2,086
Michigan 1,869
Illinois 1,781
Georgia 1,758

⭐ Famous People Named Lilly

Lilly is a feminine given name which is borne by:…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lilly's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Lilly

How Many People Have the Name Lilly?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21,065 people in the United States currently share the name Lilly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,735 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Lilly a Common or Rare Name?

Lilly 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.

What Does the Name Lilly Mean?

Lilly means "creative variant of Lily" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Lilly Most Popular?

The name Lilly reached peak popularity in 2010, with 2,890 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 Lilly?

Approximately 21,065 people named Lilly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 21,065. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,735 Americans.

Is Lilly a rare name?

Lilly is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,735 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lilly mean?

Lilly means "creative variant of Lily" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Lilly more male or female?

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

When was Lilly most popular?

Lilly peaked in 2010 with 2,890 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.

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 US21,065
All-Time Births21,065
1 in X1 in 15,735
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age34
Peak Year2010
World Rank#7,059
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.