How Many People Are Named Lylian?

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

Lylian
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Lylian is a very rare female name, with only 364 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 906,283 Americans. The majority of Lylians are under 30, with the peak year being 2006 when 28 babies were given this name.

~364
Living in US
1 in 906,283
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Determined
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,248
Worldwide Bearers
#106,319
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
799
🇹🇿 Tanzania
633
🇺🇾 Uruguay
460
🇨🇱 Chile
259
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
187
🇺🇬 Uganda
187
🇬🇦 Gabon
160
🇺🇸 United States
157
🇳🇬 Nigeria
123
🇦🇷 Argentina
121

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
364 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
367
Would be under 30 (98%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
6
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 373 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
93

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

📜 Lylian Through the Generations

Lylian has seen its highest popularity in recent years, peaking in 2006 with 28 births. Today, most Lylians are under 30, indicating that it's a relatively new name embraced by younger parents. With an estimated 364 individuals named Lylian alive in the US, it's clear that this name remains quite uncommon, reflecting its status as a modern choice.

✨ Similar Names to Lylian

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lylian's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Lylian

How Many People Have the Name Lylian?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 364 people in the United States currently share the name Lylian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 906,283 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lylian a Common or Rare Name?

Lylian 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 Lylian Mean?

Lylian means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Lylian Most Popular?

The name Lylian reached peak popularity in 2006, with 28 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 Lylian?

Approximately 364 people named Lylian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 373. That works out to roughly 1 in 906,283 Americans.

Is Lylian a rare name?

Lylian is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 906,283 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lylian mean?

Lylian means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Lylian more male or female?

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

When was Lylian most popular?

Lylian peaked in 2006 with 28 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 US364
All-Time Births373
1 in X1 in 906,283
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2006
World Rank#106,319
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.